|
Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2008 -- Climate scientist James Hansen will join youth leaders for a tele-press conference to formally launch "Power Vote." Spearheaded by the Energy Action Coalition, Power Vote is a national non-partisan initiative to elevate the issue of the climate crisis in the election season.
Power Vote's goal is to unite one million young, what they're calling, "climate voters" behind a platform centered on combating global warming pollution, creating millions of new green jobs, and ensuring the nation's energy independence by transitioning to a dynamic new clean energy economy.
By the November election, the Energy Action Coalition and its partner organizations hope to mobilize these climate voters to take the Power Vote Pledge -- to "vote for clean and just energy" -- to the polls. The campaign kicks off with organizers working on over 300 college campuses in at least 37 states and 123 congressional districts.
In the next eight weeks the organization will embark on a grassroots effort consisting of organizers engaging in face to face conversations with young people on college campuses, in classrooms, at bars and concerts, and at political events. They also intend to "make their presence felt" at the presidential and vice presidential debates.
Want to stay Current? Listen to Currents: The Energy News Podcast brought to you by Utility Automation & Engineering T&D and Electric Light & Power online. For a list of all available episodes, click here and start listening today. And for more news and exclusive features from Utility Automation & Engineering T&D and Electric Light & Power online, please click here.
| 
Web Exclusives 
| View all PennWell sites | View all PennWell events
Add RSS Feed
