Action | Reduce and Cap Carbon Dioxide from Fossil Fuel Fired Electric Power Generating Facilities (Rev. C17) |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/9/2018 |
Climate change poses a significant threat to Virginians' public health, national security, environment, and economy. Virginia must join states, cities, and counties across America that understand all levels of government must act on climate if we are to protect our communities from the worst impacts of climate change.
I support setting the strongest possible standard to cut Virginia emissions from power plants through participation in a carbon market. This is a crucial step toward carbon pollution reductions.
I request that DEQ use its authority to adopt and implement a final standard that: