### Montre Moore Milwaukee, WI

Good afternoon, my name is Montre Moore and I am a resident of Milwaukee Wisconsin. I come beforeyou today not as an environmental expert, nor doctoror lawyer but I stand before you today in what I feel is the most important role God has given me and that is a father. This is my daughter her name is Malaya. Two years ago myoutlookon the world changed dramatically.
As manyfirsttime parents I had not a clue as to howto care for a new born baby, letalone actually being a parent. But I wanted nothing butthe best for the new love ofmy life. The best feeding bottles, the best educational toys, no expense would be spread even ifI had to work twojobsto bring itto pass. 

### As time with on I seem to settle into my new role fairly well. However, I did notice that I had a greater sensitivity to things that never matterto me before. I found myself holding onto empty water bottles looking for recycling bens. I even boughtthose reusable grocery bags, saying to myself I have to do my partto save the plantfor my little girl.
So today I stand before you asking notjustfor myself, but also for the millions of parents around this countrythat more than likely are noteven aware thatthis hearing is taking place. I ask you to do your partto save this plantfor our children.
Environmental regulation and awareness is not something that is regular spoken ofin mycommunity. Yet Approximately 71% ofAfrican Americans live in areas in violation ofair pollution standards. Pollution from power plants is an issue of racial disparity as people ofcolor are most likelyto be exposed to the toxins coming from these plants and the impact is obvious from health outcomes. Approximately 68% ofAfrican Americans live within 30 miles ofa coal fired power plant, which is the zone of highest risk of impactfrom exposure to toxic pollutants from coal plants. A report on power plant pollution found thatemissions from all power plants in the U.S. (both coal and other fuel sources) are responsible for 30,000 premature deaths, 7,000 asthma-related emergency room visits, and 18,000 cases ofchronic bronchitis each year. Asthma affects African Americans ata 36 percent higher rate of incidence than White Americans. African Americans are hospitalized for asthma atthree times the rate ofWhite Jl.mericans and die ofasthma attwice the rate ofWhite Americans. In addition to polluting the air we breathe and the waterfrom which we catch fish, carbon dioxide is the 

### # 1 driver ofclimate change. Coal fired power plants are the #1 contributor ofcarbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
So today I speak for my sister Sonja, who afterspending the day shopping in Chicago with her bestfriend thought a movie ata local theater would be a great way to wind dowr. Unfortunately, her BFF as she called her suffered an asthma attack during the film and was pronounced dead only hours later. Today I speak for my niece Lenora who suffers with severe asthma and has missed 39 days ofschool this year dueto her illness. There will be no summer break for her, too much workto make up. Passage ofthe Carbon Pollution Standards will ensure that communities worldwide will notface newthreats from plants that will degrade their health today, while also wreaking havoc on the very environment we all depend on, thereby resulting in widespread devastation from sea level rise and extreme weather events, as well as reduction of much needed food supplies.


### Itis timethat we put people before profitand no longer profit before people. We have to begin implementa succession plan for our plant. We now have the resources todo it better. we can do it betterand there is no reason that's we should notdo it better. We have an opportunityto set a standard for the world, all while strengthening oureconomy and creating millions ofclean energyjobs.
Our children are depending on us togetthis right before it's too late. Thankyou.