docket ID oumber**(EPA~IIQ-DAR~201** Hl660) Good afternoon. My name is Terry Wiggins, and I am representing the Interfaith Earth NetworkofSoutheastern Wisconsin. Ourvariousfaiths call us all to dothe same thing, though we often express it in different language. I am a Unitarian Universalist, and one of my principles is to respect the interdependent web of all life ofwhich we are a part, and another is to affirm the inherentworth and dignity of every person. The Christians among us say that "Care for God's Creation" is what's importantto them. Here are samples from a few ofthe many Christian denominations:

• The two most recent Roman Catholic popes have spoken out on this topic: Pope Benedict XVI said, "Ifyou want to cultivate peace, protect Creation." • The Evangelical Climate Initiative, signed in 2006, claims: o Human-Induced Climate Change is Real o The Consequences of Climate Change Will Be Significant, and Will Hitthe Poor the Hardest o Christian Moral Convictions Demand Our Response to the Climate Change Problem o The need to act now is urgent. Governments, businesses, churches, and individuals all have a role to play in addressing climate change-- starting now. • UnitedMethodistSocial Principles state "All creation is the Lord's, and we are responsible forthe ways in which we use and abuse it." Further, their General Board of Church & Society published a resolution in 2008 on environmental stewardship, which lays outtheir theology ofStewardship and the Environment, and Principles for Christian Stewardship ofthe Environment, which include o Responsible use of natural resources o Right to Live in a Community Free ofToxic and Hazardous Substances)llleiJOW le**~~n** 'OJei.WJO{] Ul pajeliiiOWOp pue ·pu?J5Uj '\IQS 6LWJ Mlj 'MO!l?H**'~J?d** IIOUIIOtJ MOiJ?f-1**'anuaA~ W?~5UUpU?S**  'asnOH W?46UUpU?S 'u_t_ XOH Od lPJJ[JJO pmJIIflJJ P411M ;l**~atH**Jaqwnu paJJJII5JJ) ldJ?M puPpueJiiUj u1 paldlii5JJ 1m41Aq pd!IW!J Auedwm \f " P3l!Wll le!.I3V\I

o Rightto clean air o Responsible Land Use o Preservation ofthe Diversity of Life • Lutherans have been strong in theirteachings on the Environment; Lutheran theologians have been influential leaders ofthe religious environmental movement. In a statement, they encourage theircongregations to advocate with their local and state governments individually and corporately through local and state councils of churches. Muslims also care aboutthe environment. A few ofthe concluding statements in the 2003 Islamic Faith Statementon the Environment, tell us that "

...There are several Qur'anic principles that

...taken in theirtotality, state in clearterms that Allah

... is the Creator ofthe Universe and indeed, its Owner.

... Allah has invited peopleto partake ofthe fruits ofthe earth for their rightful nourishment and enjoyment; He has also directed them notto waste that which Allah has provided." "Furthermore, Allah has also ordered humans to administer his responsibilities with Justice. Above all, people should conserve the balance ofAllah's creation on Earth. " I could easily go on with many more statementsfrom Hindu, Buddhist, and otherfaith perspectives, but mytime is about up. I will conclude by saying that ourfaiths call us to make any progress we can toward a cleaner environment. One step along the way would be to have a cleaner and safer power sector.The Carbon Pollution Standard, as proposed by EPA, is an important part ofthat progress. But it is only part ofthe solution because it would only apply to new power plants, and power plants are notthe only source of carbon pollution. While there may be some strong and influential voices for weakeningthis standard, I say, from a religious perspective, that it needs to be strengthened, finalized, and adopted. Thank you. OOOE 8E9 B£9 9600EV8 '41'1'0 'PAIB 'lllJ'l'S 6EZE