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Rally for Climate, Green Jobs and Clean Air
As part of a National Day of Action, on Wednesday, March 17th, the Alliance for Affordable Energy will join the Sierra Club and environmental allies in a rally to support the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to strengthen safeguards against ozone pollution under the Clean Air Act. With a 40 year track record of successfully reducing pollution, while allowing economic growth, the Clean Air Act proposal will bring significant reductions in dangerous smog, which comes from sources like coal-fired power plants and industrial sites.
In Louisiana, the new standards will place 17 Parishes out of attainment, including Orleans, St. Charles and St. James Parish. The Greater Baton Rouge area will remain out of attainment. This event will highlight the need to invest in cleaner, alternative energy sources while transitioning away from dirty fossil fuels.
Embracing clean energy options and efficiency measures can accelerate the transition to new energy while creating new jobs, spurring investment in new industries and making Louisiana a healthier place to live.
WHEN: 17 March 2010
12:00 – 1:00 pm
WHERE: The Fly, adjacent to the Audubon Zoo (6300 Magazine)
Riverview Dr. off Magazine
WHO: Alliance for Affordable Energy, Sierra Club, Louisiana Lung Association, Gulf Restoration Network, Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development, Mary Queen of Vietnam Community Development Corporation, Students from the School at Blair Grocery, University Students and others to address solutions to our energy challenges.