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Damon Moglen, Greenpeace global warming campaign director, 202-352-4223;
Erich Pica, Friends of the Earth, 202-222-0739;
Tyson Slocum, Director Public Citizen's Energy Program, 202.256.3152;
Mike Crocker, Greenpeace USA, media director, 202-215-8989

Joint Statement From Greenpeace, FOE, and Public Citizen on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Climate and Energy Bill

WASHINGTON

Joint Statement from Greenpeace, Friends of the
Earth, and Public Citizen on the House Energy and Commerce Committee
Climate and Energy Bill
"We are extremely troubled by the
reports coming out of the Energy and Commerce Committee last night on
additional compromises to the already flawed American Clean Energy
& Security Act. The world needs real leadership from Congress and
the Administration to address global warming - action that will enable
us to transform our economy with clean, renewable energy technology,
new green jobs and show leadership internationally. If reports are
true, the compromises being struck on the bill undermine these goals."

Greenpeace original release on Waxman-Markey discussion draft:
https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/waxman-markey-bill-a-good-firs

Friends of the Earth assessment of Waxman-Markey Bill:
https://www.foe.org/sites/default/files/Waxman_Markey_Comments04.25.pdf

Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for the people - not for big corporations. Founded in 1971, we now have 500,000 members and supporters throughout the country.

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