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I had to forward this on

as I wrote a lot of letters

to many different places

signed their petition

I guess cyber activism can change things

all the best

Craig

 

here is the cut and paste from Environmental Defence

 

 

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Dear Craig,

 

Breaking News! Global Warming Treaty Moves Forward;

Congratulations on Your Work

 

(October 1, 2004)- Congratulations for being part of the team

that helped get the Kyoto treaty poised for ratification. Since

1997, Environmental Defence scientists, economists, members and

activists have been working in Russia advocating the country to

embrace the protocol. On Thursday, our work paid off when Russia

announced it would submit the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change

to its parliament (the State Duma) for ratification.

 

*Why Is This Critical?*

Though ratified by over 100 countries, Kyoto requires

ratification by one more major country - like Russia -- before

it can take affect. Once Russia ratifies it, the Kyoto Protocol

will go into force around the world, " creating, " in the words of

Environmental Defence President Fred Krupp said, the world's

first global platform for addressing the dangers of global

warming. "

 

*Where's the United States?*

Unfortunately, while the rest of the world moves toward a

cleaner energy future and a more stable climate, the United

States has left itself out. The Bush Administration pulled out

of the treaty three years ago.

 

*Time to Celebrate and Get to Work*

While Environmental Defence is celebrating Russia's move, the

Kyoto treaty still must be ratified by the Russian parliament;

this is expected to happen soon. Environmental Defence's Climate

and Air program director Peter Goldmark says, " It's not over

until the fat lady sings, but it seems she is clearing her

throat in anticipation. " Annie Petsonk, Environmental Defence's

international counsel and a leading climate negotiator, will

continue to work for passage. Yesterday she hailed Russia's move

indicating that it " sends a signal that the age of carbon limits

has arrived. "

 

*What America Can Do*

The U.S. can still do its part to undo global warming. How? By

passing the Climate Stewardship Act, a bipartisan bill in

Congress that sets mandatory greenhouse gas pollution limits in

the U.S. Senate sponsors John McCain (R-AZ) and Joe Lieberman

(D-CT) are fighting to pass this bill in the Senate with growing

momentum--and there are now 82 co-sponsors of the bill in the

U.S. House of Representatives. The Climate Stewardship Act would

put the U.S. on track to joining the world in decreasing the

threat of global warming.

 

*What You Can Do - Get Your Friends Involved*

You and nearly 350,000 people have signed the Emissions Petition

supporting the Climate Stewardship Act. Thank you. With the

Kyoto Protocol everywhere in the news this week, now is the time

to ask your friends to sign the petition. Tell a friend!

Petitions are delivered to President George W. Bush, Senator

John Kerry and Congress, sending a clear message that Americans

want action to undo global warming:

http://actionnetwork.org/ct/g71ysaM1EB9H/

 

*Thank Russia's President for Action*

Send a short, personal e-mail thanking Russian President

Vladimir Putin for supporting the Kyoto treaty and moving the

world forward in the fight to undo global warming.

Take action: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/putin2/8nieiiz1j3jebb

 

Find Out More:

Visit undoit.org for more information on Russian ratification of

the Kyoto Protocol:

http://actionnetwork.org/ct/b71ysaM1EB9J/

 

Emissions Petition:

Over 340,000 and counting. Spread the word:

http://actionnetwork.org/ct/g71ysaM1EB9H/

 

In the News:

See Environmental Defence quoted in the New York Times:

http://actionnetwork.org/ct/b11ysaM1EB9F/

 

Los Angeles Times:

http://actionnetwork.org/ct/gp1ysaM1EB9G/

 

Global Warming: Undo It! - Visit us online:

http://actionnetwork.org/ct/bd1ysaM1EB9-/

 

 

 

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