The
gas industry has spent decades trying to convince the
public that it's somehow greener and cleaner than other
fossil fuels. Similar to the "clean coal"
campaign, dirty energy lobbyists have worked hard to
make us believe gas is a better alternative to
other fossil-based energy supplies. But that was all
just a marketing gimmick.
That's why
it's so exciting to learn that Massachusetts is working
to reduce the use of natural gas, and replace it with
electric energy! Eleven other U.S. states are
considering the same move — and they should follow suit
now.
So-called
"natural gas" is just another fossil fuel,
releasing potent greenhouse gasses into the
atmosphere, harming our planet and pushing us
deeper into climate change. Gas is primarily made up of
methane, which is more damaging and powerful than carbon
dioxide. Research suggests methane has contributed to
30% of the world's increase in global temperatures so
far!
On top of that, most gas is
extracted from the ground using the toxic, destructive
process known as "fracking," which involves the
use of dangerous chemicals that can even poison local
drinking water.
Regulators in California,
Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New
Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington
must do the right thing and stand up for green energy by
shutting down toxic "natural" gas! Sign the petition
now!
