MEDIA ADVISORY: FOR PLANNING PURPOSES PRESS EVENT FOR 12:30 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010: Washington – In response to the Gulf Coast oil disaster, national leaders are calling on President Obama and Senate leaders to move forward with comprehensive clean energy solutions for America at a press event on Capitol Hill. As millions of gallons of oil continue to surge into the Gulf Coast and oil washes up on its shores, America needs policies that will cut our nation’s dependence on oil, limit pollution and lead to clean, safe American energy sources.
Contact: Michael Oko, Tel. (202) 904-5245; moko@nrdc.org
NATIONAL LEADERS URGE WHITE HOUSE AND SENATE ACTION
IN RESPONSE TO GULF COAST OIL DISASTER ON CAPITOL HILL
The Gulf Coast disaster is a symptom of America’s failed national energy policy. The groups are urging that the White House and Congress continue to hold BP accountable for the disaster while addressing the true cause of this catastrophe by enacting a comprehensive clean energy and climate policy that reduces our oil dependence, cuts pollution and enhances our security.
What: Live press conference on Capitol Hill
Who: National leaders from progressive, environmental, business, national security and other groups.
Confirmed speakers:
Margie Alt, Executive Director, Environment America
Lt. General Castellaw, US Marine Corps
Gene Karpinski, President, League of Conservation Voters
Mindy Lubber, President, Ceres
John Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress Action Fund
Representatives include:
Debbie Sease, National Campaigns Director, Sierra Club
Peter Bahouth, Executive Director, USCAN
Maggie Fox, President and CEO, Alliance for Climate Protection
Kevin Knoblach, President, Union of Concerned Scientists
Heather Smith, Executive Director, Rock the Vote (not confirmed)
Where: Reserve Officers Association of the United States
One Constitution Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
Room: Minuteman Ballroom B
When: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 12:30pm ET
For more information, contact: Michael Oko, Tel (202) 904-5245; moko@nrdc.org
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