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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