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Ben Weiner, Communications Coordinator, Sierra Club Virginia Chapter
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Sierra Club: Gov. Northam is taking seriously the threats that the climate crisis brings Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia – Today, Gov. Northam announced a series of commitments to address the climate crisis.
These measures, announced by Secretary of Natural Resources Matt Strickler at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, include joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative, joining the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification, developing an Ocean Acidification Action plan, and developing a state-level safeguard against methane leakage.
Today’s announcements build on Gov. Northam’s previous work to finalize standards to reduce carbon pollution from power plants, join or link to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and secure a permanent authorization for Virginia’s Coastal Zone Management Program.
In response, Kate Addleson, Director of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter, released the following statement.
“As Virginians prepare for a superstorm fueled by the climate crisis, Gov. Northam’s administration took another strong step towards being a climate leader today. These initiatives begin to tackle climate change with the multi-pronged approach necessary, including reducing both carbon dioxide and methane pollution.
“By putting forward and committing to binding plans of action, Gov. Northam is taking seriously the threats that the climate crisis brings Virginia. Climate change knows no borders, and by collaborating with other states and local governments in our region, we can ensure we find innovative, practical solutions to address our shared burden on the air, water, and planet we rely on.
“We look forward to working with Gov. Northam and his administration to ensure these measures are implemented strongly and that continued steps are taken to slow the worst effects of climate change.”
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