I think Sen. Rockefeller needs to hear from even more West Virginians that global climate change is real and should be addressed with alternatives other than "more coal." (Press release via email on July 17, 2009.)
ROCKEFELLER CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF COAL IN WEST VIRGINIA
Washington, D.C.-Senator Jay Rockefeller issued the following statement on fighting for the future of coal and jobs in West Virginia:
"I'm glad to hear from so many West Virginians about this really important issue," said Rockefeller. "I will absolutely fight for the future of coal and jobs in our state. I will not support an energy bill that threatens West Virginia's future. Technology can make coal even cleaner, but our nation cannot survive without energy from coal. People in the rest of the country need to know how dependent on West Virginia coal they are."
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 in June. The Senate is in the process of crafting its own bill, and it is roughly estimated that legislation could be considered later this fall.
If that's all Sen. Rockefeller thinks needs to be done, he's not listening to enough West Virginians. He doesn't sound like someone who understands the status quo threatens West Virginia's future.
Contact Sen. Rockefeller
Contact Sen. Rockefeller today:
* Remind him climate change is already happening--West Virginia is warming--and, it is worse than we previously thought. He needs to act responsibly for our future.
* Tell him you want a climate bill that aggressively addresses climate change by building a green energy economy--not one that prolongs coal with very expensive unproven technology.
* Let him know the people of West Virginia need a hand-up for clean energy jobs, not another hand-out for the coal industry.
How to contact Sen. Rockefeller
Web
- Congressional website
- Email (via form).
Offices
- Rockefeller's DC Office:
531 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20510
Phone: 202-224-6472
Fax: 202-224-7665
- Rockefeller's WV Offices:
220 North Kanawha Street
Suite 1
Beckley, WV 25801-4514
Phone: 304-253-9704
Fax: 304-253-2578
405 Capitol Street
Suite 508
Charleston, WV 25301-1749
Phone: 304-347-5372
Fax: 304-347-5371
118 Adams Street
Suite 301
Fairmont, WV 26554-2841
Phone: 304-367-0122
Fax: 304-367-0822
217 West King Street
Suite 307
Martinsburg, WV 25401-3211
Phone: 304-262-9285
Fax: 304-262-9288 |
