[Date]
Senator
Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator,
Global warming represents a challenge to our state, our region, and the world. The
Global Warming Solutions Act can help make deep reductions in heat-trapping emissions
and protect us from the most dangerous consequences of global warming.
A new report by the Northeast Climate Impacts Assessment illustrates the importance of
making smart choices now to reduce our region’s global warming pollution and the cost
of inaction on the Northeast’s health, economy, and natural resources. Without urgent
action today, Massachusetts could face:
1. more than 60 days per year over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Boston, with 24 of those
topping 100 degrees.
2. the loss of the Cod population in the historically important fishing ground of Georges
Bank and
3. sea-level rise of 10 inches to 2 feet by end of the century, increasing the frequency
and severity of damaging storm surges, and harming the state’s coastal communities,
infrastructure, transportation systems, industry and critical coastal wetlands and
wildlife habitats.
However, significant and sustained action can dramatically decrease the impact of global
warming. As a national and international leader on energy conservation and
environmental stewardship efforts, Massachusetts can continue to take the lead in
reducing global warming pollution by enacting this legislation.
I urge you to support the passage of S.534, the Global Warming Solutions Act sponsored
by Senator Pacheco.
Sincerely,