Hi,
Exxon knew about the climate crisis in the 1970s, but that didn’t stop the
oil giant from continuing its fossil fuel production.^1 Exxon’s
predictions about warming temperatures were “remarkably accurate.”^2
Despite having this knowledge, Exxon kept on drilling for oil AND publicly
cast doubt on climate science for years.^3
Big Oil has been spending money to protect its profits for decades. But we
have the opportunity to come together now to stop the fossil fuel industry
before there’s no turning back. A big step in the right direction would be
President Biden declaring a climate emergency in America, which would
allow President Biden to stop oil and gas drilling and invest heavily in
renewable energy.
[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Tell President Biden to declare a climate emergency
to fight Big Oil and help stem the tide of climate change!
ADD YOUR NAME
With Republicans in control of the House, the need for executive action is
greater than ever. And the need for Democrats to fight corporate greed,
especially in the fossil fuel industry, is urgent.
Democrats achieved the U.S.’s largest ever investment in combating climate
change by passing The Inflation Reduction Act. But the White House knows
this is just a step, it’s not sufficient to hit Biden’s goal of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.^4
Declaring a national emergency will empower President Biden to stop oil
and gas drilling and invest heavily in renewable energy—essential actions
for the US to do its part to back off the cliff of extreme weather events,
like the recent major storm and flooding in California, that are
devastating communities and claiming lives. Once Biden declares a national
climate emergency, he'll be able to invoke the National Emergencies Act to
halt crude oil exports, limit oil and gas drilling in federal waters, and
direct federal agencies to boost renewable energy sources.^5
[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: President Biden must declare a national climate
emergency immediately and clear the way for big policies to take on the
climate crisis.
Thanks for taking action,
Tihi and the team at Demand Progress
[ [link removed] ]DONATE
Sources:
1. New York Times, "Exxon Scientists Predicted Global Warming, Even as
Company Cast Doubts, Study Finds,” [ [link removed] ]January 12, 2023.
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. The Guardian, “What Democrats achieved – and didn’t – in two years
controlling Congress,” [ [link removed] ]January 1, 2023.
5. Ibid.
----------
PAID FOR BY DEMAND PROGRESS (<a href="[link removed]">DemandProgress.org</a>) and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Join our online community on <b><a href="[link removed]">Facebook</a></b> or <b><a href="[link removed]">Twitter</a>.</b>
You can unsubscribe from this list at any time: [link removed]
