Bernie Sanders: "Trump Is Actively Destroying the Planet In Order To Enrich His Billionaire Friends"

[red dog 1]

Mother Jones Magazine
August 21, 2018

EVEN TRUMP'S EPA ADMITS HIS POWER PLAN WILL KILL THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS

When President Barack Obama unveiled the Clean Power Plan (CPP) in the East Room of the White House three years ago, he called it "the single most important step America has ever taken in the fight against global climate change."
Today, that plan, which would have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 19 percent in 2030 relative to 2005 levels, will be replaced by the Trump administrations "Affordable Clean Energy" (ACE) proposal, which will give states more authority to craft regulations for coal-burning power plants and replaces the "overly prescriptive and burdensome" requirements in the CPP with what they describe as "on-site, heat-rate efficiency improvements."

These regulations are expected to only decrease CO2 levels by a fraction of the amount that were anticipated under Obama's plan.
The Environmental Protection Agency has acknowledged this will lead to hundreds more deaths each year, along with sharp increases in the number of hospital admissions, lost work days, and school absences because of the health impacts of dirtier air.
Not to mention the fact that increased emissions of carbon dioxide will further accelerate global warming.

"The ACE rule would restore the rule of law and empower states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide modern, reliable, and affordable energy for all Americans," said EPA acting administrator Andrew Wheeler in a statement.
Wheeler and EPA air pollution chief Bill Wehrum are both former lobbyists for coal-producing companies that benefit from the agency's new rule.

[snip]

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, tweeted after the announcement, "Trump is actively destroying the planet in order to enrich his billionaire friends in the fossil fuel industry. We must fight back."

Read entire article:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211029206

[Me.]

1. You Made His Tweet The Headline?

[lapucelle]

4. Somebody else posted about the same story last week,

except the correct headline was used, the correct source was clearly attributed, and the OP linked back to the actual Mother Jones story, rather than to an old DU OP.

Some might find this confusing and even mistakenly think that the source of the Mother Jones story is BS rather than the actual author Dan Spinelli.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211029206

[George II]

5. Two words: Sierra Blanca

[ehrnst]

7. +1000. (nt)

[lapucelle]

8. I know that millionaires were involved.

I'm not sure about billionaires.

[Me.]

6. Quite

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. Esp. his Russian friends who own a coal mine in Montana

that sends 99% of its coal to Russia.

That is one of those stories that involved tracking ownership thru a maze of LLCs and company to hide who is behind them. but nicely explained here, for those who are of the delving disposition:

https://www.sightline.org/2017/11/10/coal-exports-the-russian-connection/

[red dog 1]

12. Thanks for that link

[lunasun]

3. So many environmental , humanitarian and animal welfare groups keep warning trump is quickly

moving to destruction solely for profit . I hope the committee can fight back but this is who is power now
GOTV

[msongs]

9. bernie is a huge supporter of the F 35 nt

[Uncle Joe]

10. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread red dog.

[red dog 1]

11. You're welcome, Uncle Joe

[sheshe2]

13. Interesting

Though I thank you for highlighting Obama's achievements. Kudos for that. Good on Bernie for signing on to Obamas CPP.

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EVEN TRUMP'S EPA ADMITS HIS POWER PLAN WILL KILL THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS

When President Barack Obama unveiled the Clean Power Plan (CPP) in the East Room of the White House three years ago, he called it "the single most important step America has ever taken in the fight against global climate change."
Today, that plan, which would have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 19 percent in 2030 relative to 2005 levels, will be replaced by the Trump administrations "Affordable Clean Energy" (ACE) proposal, which will give states more authority to craft regulations for coal-burning power plants and replaces the "overly prescriptive and burdensome" requirements in the CPP with what they describe as "on-site, heat-rate efficiency improvements."

These regulations are expected to only decrease CO2 levels by a fraction of the amount that were anticipated under Obama's plan.
The Environmental Protection Agency has acknowledged this will lead to hundreds more deaths each year, along with sharp increases in the number of hospital admissions, lost work days, and school absences because of the health impacts of dirtier air.
Not to mention the fact that increased emissions of carbon dioxide will further accelerate global warming.

"The ACE rule would restore the rule of law and empower states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide modern, reliable, and affordable energy for all Americans," said EPA acting administrator Andrew Wheeler in a statement.
Wheeler and EPA air pollution chief Bill Wehrum are both former lobbyists for coal-producing companies that benefit from the agency's new rule.

[snip]

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, tweeted after the announcement, "Trump is actively destroying the planet in order to enrich his billionaire friends in the fossil fuel industry. We must fight back."



*** The articles link: https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/08/even-trumps-epa-admits-his-power-plan-will-kill-thousands-of-americans/

[Me.]

14. Wonderful Post

and kudos to PBO

[sheshe2]

15. Hey, Me!

Thanks