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Earth Day 2014: A "Critical" Time for Action on Climate Change

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014   

COLUMBUS, Ohio - From LED lighting to electric cars, the world has come a long way since the first Earth Day 44 years ago. According to Earth Day supporters, we are at a critical point in time to ensure the planet is healthy for future generations.

Scott Sanders, executive director, Earth Day Coalition, Cleveland, said climate change is the biggest concern. While measures to reduce carbon pollution from new coal-fired power plants and vehicle emissions are helpful, he said putting a price on carbon would have the most beneficial effect.

"There are all kinds of things we can do on an individual level, and those all make a huge difference," Sanders said, "but there needs to be a level playing field so that businesses and energy providers can all participate in affecting the changes that will bring about the reductions in carbon."

Research shows that human action is affecting the climate, he said, and now it comes down to taking steps to put in place the policies and technologies needed to reduce carbon's effect on the environment.

Protecting water is also crucial, and has been part of the Earth Day message since the beginning, he noted.

"Clean water is important. Personally, we can take steps to do that by supporting efforts that reduce runoff into our rivers and lakes, and we can support sustainable agriculture that minimizes use of fertilizers and pesticides that harm our waterways and the life they support," he suggested.

Individuals can do many other things to help Mother Earth, he added. He encouraged Ohioans to reduce, recycle and compost trash; implement energy-efficiency measures in the home; support local and sustainable food; and use clean transportation modes.



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