Clean air is a human right, and it’s up to you, me, and our elected officials to ensure that right is upheld.
Currently, 40% of our state’s energy comes from dirty, polluting coal that contributes to Maryland having the worst smog pollution on the East Coast, and increasing generation from fracked gas is not a healthy solution.
That’s why the Maryland Sierra Club and a coalition of allies are working to pass the Maryland Clean Energy Advancement Act, which would set a goal for 40% of our energy to come from clean, renewable sources instead by 2025.
And we need your help to fight for clean energy.
What: Lobby Night and Rally to pass the Maryland Clean Energy Advancement Act, double wind and solar!
When and where: The evening of Monday, February 23rd in Annapolis.
Lobby Day Training and Registration: 5 to 6 p.m. House of Delegates Building.
Lobby Visits: 5:30 to 7 p.m. House of Delegates/Senate Building. This is the most important part of the night. Please consider meeting with your elected officials on this important issue. Email david.smedick@mdsierra.org to schedule a meeting.
Rally: 7 to 8 p.m. Lawyer’s Mall across from the State House, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD
Who: Hundreds of activists from across Maryland, joining Sierra Club, the Maryland Climate Coalition and faith, labor, student, social justice and health leaders.
Free Buses: Leaving at 5pm from Baltimore--Penn Station and Greenbelt Metro Station. Riders will register and receive lobby training on the bus. Reserve your seat here: http://goo.gl/forms/8kSl56ZkIB
RSVP: sc.org/
Questions? Contact Seth Bush at seth.bush@sierraclub.org
With just 60 days left to pass a bill in 2015, we know what we’re up against. We have a new governor who--as one of his first acts in office--blocked critical safeguards against pollution from coal-burning power plants. And there are more new legislators this year than we’ve had in a long time. So, meeting with our elected officials on this issue is more important than ever.