This Month: > Climate Debate Heats Up in Washington > New Poll, Action in Virginia > Upcoming Events > Climate Debate Heats Up in Washington With the goal of having a climate bill on President Barack Obama's desk in 2009 still in place, May will prove to be a critical month in the negotiations. Both the White House and Senate are waiting to see what comes out of the House, so we all must work to ensure a strong bill passes-and soon. Representative Rick Boucher (D-9th) plays a particularly pivotal role with his position on the House Energy and Commerce Committee but all of our Congressmen must hear that Virginians favor the strongest possible bill that caps and reduces global warming pollution by about 2% per year and 80% by 2050. Specifically, mention to your Congressman that you support the America's Clean Energy and Security Act now pending in the Energy and Commerce Committee. Please take the time to contact your Congressman or write a letter to the editor and submit it to your local newspaper. For assistance, email Peter at peter@alliancegroupltd.com. Rep. Robert Wittman (R-1) Fax: 202-225-4382 Rep. Glen Nye (D-2) Fax: 202-225-4218 Rep. Robert Scott (D-3) Fax: 202-225-8354 Rep. Randy Forbes (R-4) Fax: 202-226-1170 Rep. Thomas Perriello (D-5) Fax: 202-225-5681 Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-6) Fax: 202-225-9681 Rep. Eric Cantor (R-7) Fax: 202-225-0011 Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) Fax: 202-225-0017 Rep. Rick Boucher (D-9) Fax: 202-225-0442 Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) Fax: 202-225-0437 Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11) Fax: 202-225-3071 To learn more about the link between a cap on carbon and the growth of jobs, visit the Cap Solution. > New Poll, Action in Virginia Christopher Newport University's Center for Public Policy and the Virginia Environmental Endowment released a poll on Earth Day that found that 76 percent of Virginians believe global warming is happening. In terms of behavioral changes, sixty percent of respondents said they have made minor changes to their living and shopping habits, while 29.6 percent said they have made major changes. Also of note, nearly eight in 10 Virginians think it would be worth paying more for a new car or new home if new cars used less gas and new homes used less energy to heat and cool. This poll is the first of three studies that attempt to assess public opinion on the environment. The next two are scheduled for release on Earth Day in 2010 and 2011. In another commitment to combat climate change, Governor Timothy M. Kaine and Germany's Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Sigmar Gabriel, have signed a bilateral Joint Declaration that commits each government to the common goals of combating the effects of climate change, achieving greater energy efficiency, collaborating on energy research and development initiatives, and developing a more climate-friendly economy. Governor Kaine signed a similar agreement with the United Kingdom in February. For more information, see the full news release. > Upcoming Events Blue Planet Forum        May 6th, Norfolk: Webb University Center, Old Dominion University Save the Date: Virginia Environmental Assembly        September 12th, Staunton

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