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My name is Phoebe Long and I am here to speak in favor of the Clean Power Plan, which sets 

attainable standards for cutting carbon pollution, and will cut American carbon pollution by 

30%. 1 believe that the plan is well planned, efficient and flexible. I am speaking here today as 

an intern at the League of Conservation voters, and happy to speak in strong support of this 

forward thinking plan. 

I am from Western Massachusetts, and I commend the efforts that my Congressman and 

senators have taken to reduce carbon emissions within my state. If the nation is to continue at 

our current high levels of emissions, Massachusetts will be adversely affected. By 2100, the 

temperature will rise on an average of 5-10 degrees. The sea level could rise anywhere between 

11-79 inches. The consequences of these changes could alter bird migrations and endanger 

coastal towns. 

Beyond Massachusetts, cutting carbon pollution would have wide-reaching positive effects for 

people in any state. President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency recognized the 

importance of creating a reliable and affordable energy system, which works to protect the 

health of American residents. The plan would cut carbon and particle pollution, thus making 

the air we breathe cleaner and safer. Asthma is a dangerous lung disease that is partially 

brought on by pollutants in the air. The Clean Power Plan works to reduce risks for asthrna. 

Such reductio'ns protect vulnerable populations such as the elderly and the young, who are 

sensitive to asthma-inducing particles in the air. These reductions set forth by the Clean Power 

Plan will have genuine climate and health benefits — an estimated $55 billion to $93 billion per 

year in 2030, which includes averting 140,000 to 150,000 asthma attacks in children, and saving 

2,700 to 6,600 lives from premature deaths. For every dollar invested in cleaner energy through 

the plan, families will see that money return in 7$ in health benefits. 

The Clean Power plan also works towards a more sustainable power sector. The United States 

should lead the pack in innovative energy, not trail behind others. Modernizing energy 

production would create jobs in varying sectors, from construction, to engineering, to service 

providers, and to programming. The Clean Power Plan will help Americans get jobs, and retain 

our position at the forefront of the sustainable energy movement. 

The EPA's plan is nothing short of commonsense. It is not radical. It varies from state to state to 

ensure that each state has a fair standard, and hefps protect the air. Power plants are the 

absolute largest source of carbon pollution in America. The Power Plan is working lessen the 

unlimited amount of carbon pollution that power plants are currently allowed to dump in the 

air. Limiting pollution is sensible. 

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I support the Clean Power Plan. it's good policy, it's good for the economy, and it's good for our 

health. Thank you for your time. 

Contact information: 

Phoebe Long 

Policy and Lobbying Intern 

League of Conservation Voters 

phoebe Iongelcv.org 

1920 L Street NW, Suite 800 ® Washington, DC 20036 • 202-785-8683 • Fax: 202-835-0491 

Icv@Icv.org• www.lcv.org