February 20, 2003
Praise for Attorney General's Plan to Sue Feds on Global Warming;
New York Should Cap Carbon from Power Plants also

Statement of Anne Reynolds, Air and Energy Program Director at Environmental Advocates of New York, regarding Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's initiative to sue the Bush administration on global warming

"The Attorney General's plan to sue the Bush administration for failing to act on carbon pollution from power plants is a welcome development in the fight to combat global warming. Global warming pollution is a serious problem that deserves serious attention, but the President is intent on burying his head in the sand on this issue."

"When it comes to power plant pollution, the Bush administration has completely failed to meet their responsibility to protect our health and environment. Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is stepping in in recognition of that fact."

"Here in New York, Governor Pataki can and should address this issue by capping carbon pollution from power plants. He has recognized the problem of global warming, and studied possible solutions. A cap on carbon emissions will reduce global warming pollution while simultaneously cutting back on smog and acid rain."

"New York can take responsibility for our fair share of the pollution that causes global warming, and make our local air cleaner at the same time. This lawsuit is a good step for pushing the Feds. We also need state action through a carbon cap for power plants."

For notice of the Attorneys General announcement, go to www.oag.state.ny.us. For information on the Cap Carbon in New York campaign, see www.capcarbonnow.com.