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 The
Beyond Coal Campaign is designed to drastically reduce carbon dioxide
emissions from coal-fired power plants, one of the largest sources of
global warming pollution in the U.S. This Campaign aims to move our
economy toward a clean energy future by stopping new coal-fired plants,
phasing out existing plants, and keeping the massive U.S. coal reserves
in the ground and out of international markets. The Beyond Coal Campaign
is one of six strategic initiatives that comprise the Sierra Club's
Climate Recovery Partnership. Together, these initiatives are
complementary and comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing America's
carbon emissions 80% by 2050 while strengthening our habitats and
communities to respond to changes already set in motion by past
pollution.
In 2008, 30 proposed coal plants were either
defeated or abandoned, preventing 102 million tons of new annual global
warming pollution. Thanks in part to the work of the Beyond Coal
Campaign, plans for over 150 new coal plants have been shelved since the
beginning of the coal rush, keeping well over 335 million tons of carbon
dioxide out of the atmosphere. However the work is far from done; the
time for change is at hand. We hope you'll join us in fighting for a
cleaner energy future. The coal burning plants in Massachusetts: Salem
Harbor Station, Mount Tom (Holyoke), and Brayton Point Station
(Somerset), are the largest air polluters in the Commonwealth. The
Beyond Coal to Clean Energy campaign in Massachusetts is focused on
smart energy solutions that will keep Massachusetts healthy and free
from unwanted dirty fuel sources. Volunteer to become a Clean Energy
Hero and be a part of our winning team. If you'd like to help fight
against coal, join our social networking site Climate Crossroads to
start your own grassroots movement and find others who share your
concerns. |
