Press Mention The Asheville Citizen-Times July 11, 2013
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Climate bus tour rolls into Asheville
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The "I Will Act On Climate" bus tour stopped in Asheville, North Carolina to promote alternative energy sources and federal climate action. About 50 attendees rallied in support of President Obama's climate change plan, which includes controls on carbon emissions, renewable energy expansion, and energy efficiency standards. Local business owners and residents shared their commitment to reducing carbon footprints.
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Climate bus tour rolls into Asheville
Jul. 12, 2013 2:51 PM | Comments
ASHEVILLE — Local communities like Asheville have taken significant strides to address climate change, but it will take serious action at the federal level to get the job done.
That was the message from speakers as the "I Will Act On Climate" bus tour stopped at Pack Square Park this morning to promote alternative energy sources and other measures to limit carbon
" We've been making lots of gains on local community fronts," said Erika Schneider, outreach coordinator with Sundance Power Systems, a manufacturer of solar panels in Weaverville. "It's really going to take strong federal leadership to really shift things forward."
Supporters of federal climate change standards rally at the I Will Act on Climate bus tour stop at Pack Square Park Friday. The rally was part of a nationwide bus tour encouraging action on climate change. 07/12/13 / Bill Sanders / STAFF
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"It's going to take action now. No small, individual step is going to move us forward. It's going to be a collection of large-scale actions, small actions, individual efforts, committed businesses and federal leadership."
Asheville was one of the first stops on the 21-state bus tour, which was organized by a variety of public health and environmental organizations.
The tour is designed to rally support for the climate change plan announced last month by President Barack Obama. The plan calls for new controls on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, boosting renewable energy production on federal lands, increasing energy efficiency standards and preparing communities to deal with higher temperatures.
Many Republicans in Congress are opposed to the initiative, saying it would kill jobs and threaten the economic recovery.
About 50 people attended today's event in Asheville. Some signed a banner reading "Asheville NC - I Will Act On Climate Change" that is to be delivered to leaders in Washington.
Valerie True, an Asheville resident with two young daughters, wrote a message on the banner intended for the president: "Thank you for getting on climate change. My children and your children will reap the benefits of your actions."
Randy Talley, owner of Green Sage Café, told the crowd about his extensive efforts to reduce energy consumption at his restaurants.