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Markey: Massachusetts Leading on Global Warming with Low-Carbon Fuel Standard

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Contact: Chairman Ed Markey, 202-225-4081

Markey: Massachusetts Leading on Global Warming with Low-Carbon Fuel Standard

Chairman Has Introduced Fuel Standard in Congress As Part of Comprehensive Climate Program

WASHINGTON (January 5, 2009) – Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) today praised Massachusetts and the other leading states for their move towards enacting a low-carbon fuel standard, and pledged to continue fighting for a federal standard for all states. Rep. Markey’s climate bill, iCAP (Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act) includes a federal low-carbon standard, which would cut global warming emissions from the fuels we use for transportation and other activities.

“While Massachusetts leads the way for states combating global warming, we in Washington will push for strong federal action, including cutting global warming emissions in our vehicles,” said Rep. Markey, who is Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, and was the chief House author of the 35 mile per gallon fuel economy standard that passed last Congress. “Cleaner fuels require cleaner technologies, and energy innovation is what will heal our planet and strengthen our economy. This is a winning strategy for our economic climate and our planetary climate.”

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