To avoid catastrophic climate change, we need to put a stop to all new fossil fuel development and accelerate a just transition to a clean energy economy. The only way to achieve this is to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground. President Obama has executive authority to direct federal agencies to stop leasing public fossil fuels and he should define his climate legacy by doing just that.
The time for a just transition to a clean energy economy is now. President Obama can demonstrate true climate leadership by committing the U.S. to breaking free from fossil fuels and keeping them in the ground.
Keeping fossil fuels in the ground provides us with a chance to avoid the worst impacts of climate change while safeguarding our air and water and protecting frontline communities.
The United States has already leased more fossil fuels than we can burn to avoid climate catastrophe. To solidify his climate legacy, President Obama should stop all new federal fossil fuel leasing on public lands and waters.
Richard Moller
Lynnwood
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