While the BP oil spill looks like it may have been stopped, the climate bill that would have helped move us away from our addiction to oil has also stopped.As the damage from the massive oil spill continues to grow, it continues to expose the dangers of offshore drilling. Everyone is astonished at the devastation caused by just one oil rig accident. And yet Congress continues to stall on moving forward with stronger legislation. We need to change. We need a comprehensive clean energy and climate bill that creates jobs, increases our energy independence, and protects the planet. We don’t need more drilling. Send a message to President Obama and your Senators to ban new offshore drilling and support clean energy alternatives. Sign the petition to Stop the Drill and start moving towards a clean energy future.
Dear Representative,The Gulf Coast economy is suffering, and endangered sea turtles, dolphins and other marine mammals are turning up dead on beaches. In response to the disaster, the President announced that he is suspending Arctic offshore drilling, canceling lease sales in the western Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Virginia, and extending the moratorium on deepwater drilling for six months. This is an important step in preventing the next offshore oil disaster, but it’s not enough.The only way to prevent this from happening again is by ending all offshore drilling. A clean energy future is possible.The Deepwater Horizon accident should serve as a wakeup call – offshore drilling is a dangerous and dirty way to get energy. This disaster is an unfortunate but perfect example of the hazards of offshore drilling. We need to make sure the future of our oceans is not threatened by the pursuit of dirty energy. Please support a climate bill that advances a clean energy future.Signed,
