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Dear California Air Resources Board,
I am very concerned about the potential effects of global warming on our community and our planet. Global warming requires early decisive action from all levels of government. I am very encouraged by the more than two dozen cities that have committed to take action on climate change in the Silicon Valley Region. Now they need help from the California Air Resources Board to implement these commitments and create a chance for bold early emission reductions.
As you finalize the Climate Change Scoping Plan, which you are now considering,
I urge you to:
1. Recognize the opportunity for early emissions reductions created by the rapidly growing engagement of local governments in the Bay Area and elsewhere on climate protection.
2. Properly quantify the emission reductions that would be possible through early local government action.
3. Provide local governments with much needed technical guidance and assistance on emission inventories, emission reduction targets, and climate action planning and emission reduction measures.
4. Make an investment in early emission reductions by providing financial support to cities and counties that have are willing to take early action.
My local Sierra Club Chapter—the Loma Prieta Chapter— is about to release a report entitled “Cool Cities Local Government Climate Action Survey 2008” which highlights commitment and actions in my area. The results of the study suggest that a combination of public engagement with local government leaders, outside initiatives facilitating specific climate protection actions, and financial assistance to jurisdictions is essential for rapid decisive action to occur at a level needed to meet the climate change/ clean energy challenge.
I will do my part. I hope the California Air Resources Board will do its part.
Sincerely,
Your Name
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