Supreme Court Strips Excuses For Epa Inaction On Global Warming

Published: Apr 4, 2007
New York, NY - 
"Today's Supreme Court Decision in Massachusetts v. EPA leaves the administration with no excuse for failing to control the greenhouse gas pollutants that are disrupting the earth's climate and threatening the future of people and wildlife worldwide.

"The decision affirms the common-sense view that carbon dioxide is indeed a pollutant that the Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to regulate.

"The decision amounts to one more nail in the coffin of policy-by-denial. It should provide a real boost to the growing Congressional momentum to cap and reduce global warming pollution. Above all, it offers hope that America can move to address this serious problem while there's still time."

Audubon joined in an amicus brief in support of the victorious Massachusetts position.

###
Now in its second century, Audubon connects people with birds, nature and the environment that supports us all. Our national network of community-based nature centers, chapters, scientific, education, and advocacy programs engages millions of people from all walks of life in conservation action to protect and restore the natural world. Visit Audubon online at www.audubon.org.

Press Contacts

Nancy Severance
Director - Marketing and Communications
Main Office
225 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
nseverance@audubon.org
212 979-3124