A
new bill that masquerades as a boost for
energy efficiency but is, in reality, a major boon for
the fossil fuel industry was just approved by the Senate
Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Despite claims
of bipartisan support and benefits for the power grid,
the truth is that this bill would lock us further into
dependency on fossil fuels and undermine decades of
environmental progress.
Sign this petition to
urge your Congress members to stand against this
deceptive and dangerous
legislation!
The
proposed bill, touted as a way to speed up permitting
for energy projects, is heavily criticized by
environmental groups for prioritizing fossil fuel
interests at the expense of public lands, public health,
and the fight against climate change. It seeks to
fast-track oil, gas, and mining projects, cutting short
the time communities have to challenge these projects
from six years to a mere 150 days. This drastic
reduction in oversight time would severely limit public
input and endanger the communities most impacted by
these developments. Stand with us to protect our
environment, health, and communities by demanding that
Congress reject this harmful
bill.
