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  • Oil Change U.S. Response to Beto O’Rourke’s climate platform

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 29, 2019

    CONTACT:
    David Turnbull, david [at] priceofoil.org

    Oil Change U.S. Response to Beto O’Rourke’s climate platform

    This morning, presidential contender Beto O’Rourke released his plan to combat climate change, committing to ban new fossil fuel leases on public lands, end billions in fossil fuel subsidies, and account for the full climate and community costs in federal permitting decisions. In response, David Turnbull, Strategic Communications Director at Oil Change U.S., issued the following statement:

    “Given his voting record and continued resistance to signing the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge, we were pleasantly surprised to see Beto’s plan released today. It seems to be moving in the right direction when it comes to actions on the scale necessary to tackle our climate crisis. But as ever the devil is in the details. We’re happy to see a commitment to end tens of billions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies, stop leasing of fossil fuel development on federal lands, and accounting for the full climate and community costs in federal permitting decisions.

    “But we need to hear more – we know that any new fossil fuel infrastructure will have an untenable impact on our efforts to address the climate crisis, so we expect the next President to be unwavering in saying no to new dirty pipelines, export terminals and other infrastructure our climate and communities can’t afford.

    “Beto’s rhetoric in resisting the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge has suggested he’s still expecting the fossil fuel industry to have a seat at the table on climate policy decisions, but after decades of Big Oil blocking progress and continuing to push for continued dangerous extraction, we need leaders who are willing to stand up to the industry rather than cater to them. We hope this plan from Beto is an indication that he’s beginning to understand that, and that he will show that even further by signing the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge as well.”

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    Notes to Editors:

    – O’Rourke’s climate position can be found here: https://betoorourke.com/climate-change/

    – Research by Oil Change International has found that without government action to limit fossil fuel production, including on public lands, the U.S. is poised for a massive expansion of drilling and carbon pollution: http://priceofoil.org/2019/01/16/report-drilling-towards-disaster/

     

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  • Response to Bernie Sanders’ climate platform to ban new fossil fuel infrastructure, end polluting exports, and generate millions of jobs

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    April 16, 2019

    CONTACT:
    Collin Rees, 308-293-3159, collin [at] priceofoil.org

    Oil Change U.S. response to Bernie Sanders’ climate platform to ban new fossil fuel infrastructure, end polluting exports, and generate millions of jobs  

    Yesterday, presidential contender Bernie Sanders released his plan to combat climate change and pass a Green New Deal, committing to ban fracking, new fossil fuel infrastructure, and fossil fuel leases on public lands, and end the export of coal, natural gas, and crude oil. In response, Collin Rees, Senior Campaigner at Oil Change U.S., issued the following statement:

    “Directly confronting the fossil fuel industry must be a key part of any Green New Deal to tackle climate change. That’s why it’s great to see Senator Sanders’ new climate platform hit the industry where it hurts by banning new fossil fuel infrastructure, stopping fracking, banning fossil fuel leases on public lands, and ending polluting exports. Any climate plan must ensure the transition to a fossil-free economy protects workers and vulnerable communities, which is why Sanders’ commitment to a transition to family-sustaining wage and union jobs is crucial.

    “Along with Senator Warren’s commitment to ban new fossil fuel leases on public lands on Day One, this plan from Senator Sanders means we’re seeing the bar for climate leadership raised to new heights. Other presidential contenders should follow suit and get serious about plans for a equitable phase-out of fossil fuels and an end to dirty infrastructure. That’s why Oil Change is joining progressive allies in asking the Democratic Party to hold a debate focused on the climate crisis and candidates’ plans to confront the fossil fuel industry and ensure a just transition.”

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    Notes to Editors:

    – Sen. Sanders’ climate position can be found here:
    https://berniesanders.com/issues/combat-climate-change-and-pass-a-green-new-deal/

    – Sen. Warren’s policy position on public lands can be found here: https://medium.com/@teamwarren/my-plan-for-public-lands-e4be1d88a01c

    – Research by Oil Change International has found that without government action to limit fossil fuel production, including on public lands, the U.S. is poised for a massive expansion of drilling and carbon pollution: http://priceofoil.org/2019/01/16/report-drilling-towards-disaster/

     

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  • Response to Elizabeth Warren policy commitment to ban new fossil fuel leases on public lands on Day One

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    April 15, 2019

    CONTACT:
    David Turnbull, david [at] priceofoil.org
    Collin Rees, collin [at] priceofoil.org

    Oil Change U.S. response to Elizabeth Warren policy commitment to ban new fossil fuel leases on public lands on Day One

    Today, presidential contender Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a policy position on public lands, committing to enact a moratorium on all new fossil fuel leases on the first day of her presidency. In response, David Turnbull, Strategic Communications Director at Oil Change U.S., issued the following statement:

    “Ending fossil fuel extraction on public lands is both necessary and obvious. Our public lands should be used for public good, not for oil industry profits at the expense of our climate and communities. Senator Warren’s plan announced today to end new leasing for fossil fuel extraction on public lands on Day One in office and to restore critical protections for monuments and sacred sites is the type of real climate leadership we need to see from candidates seeking office at all levels. It’s also the type of bold action candidates are free to propose when they rip off the shackles of the fossil fuel industry by rejecting its money and influence on their campaigns.

    “This type of plan to take on the fossil fuel industry and its dirty ways by keeping carbon in the ground is precisely what we need Democratic candidates to be discussing from the stump and the debate stage. That’s why we’re joining with allies across the progressive movement to call on the Democratic Party to hold a debate centered on the climate crisis. We look forward to other candidates for president laying out their plans to eliminate dirty fossil fuel projects in our pristine public lands, and for the Democratic Party to give this critical issue the time and depth of discussion it deserves.”

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    Notes to Editors:

    – Sen. Warren’s full policy paper can be found here: https://medium.com/@teamwarren/my-plan-for-public-lands-e4be1d88a01c

    – Research by Oil Change International has found that without government action to limit fossil fuel production, including on public lands, the U.S. is poised for a massive expansion of drilling and carbon pollution: http://priceofoil.org/2019/01/16/report-drilling-towards-disaster/

     

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