Virginia is a significant contributor to global warming, releasing more emissions that cause global warming than several industrialized nations. Virginia ranks 50th in the United States in spending on energy efficiency and conservation programs.

Rather than investing in energy efficiency and conservation, Virginia power companies are preparing to spend a billion dollars on a new, dirty and dangerous coal power plant in southwest Virginia.

Virginia has the technology, the manpower, and the vision to confront climate change -- Virginia just needs the political will to do it!

Sign the Climate Change Petition and send a message to decision makers to let them know that you expect them to:

• Increase the use of clean, renewable energy;
• Increase the average fuel efficiency of government fleet vehicles utilizing hybrids and other high fuel efficiency vehicles;
• Maintain healthy urban forests, discourage tree removal, and promote tree planting;
• Reform land use and transportation planning practices;
• Expand the availability and reduce the cost of public transit; and
• Implement energy efficiency and conservation measures.

Virginia is a technological leader and has the know-how to address its energy needs and lead the way in developing clean, renewable energy sources that will bring new jobs and investment to Virginia.

Sign the Climate Change Petition and let your elected officials know that you expect them to do their part to address climate change and make Virginia a Cooler Commonwealth!