WASHINGTON, DC: A large number of community oriented organizations across the country expressed serious concern and dismay with the recent reversal of previously established policy initiatives towards lowering carbon emissions, protecting the climate, and transitioning to greater use of renewable energy sources.
Among the latest to join the chorus of concern is the Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
“The recent rollback is counterproductive and dangerous on many levels,” asserted HAF Director of Communications Mat cDermott, and one of the authors of the 2015 Hindu Declaration on Climate Change. “It’s also at odds with what the overwhelming majority of climate scientists say is required to preserve a livable climate, as well as the goal of maintaining economic prosperity – both of which are best served through climate-friendly policies and renewable energy production.”
McDermott added that the newly laid out direction contradicted what a solid majority of the American people desired. According to a recent NBC snap poll, 83 percent of people surveyed disagree with this roll back of climate action.
“The Srimad Bhagavatam says very clearly, ‘Ether, air, fire, water, earth, planets, all creatures, directions, trees and plants, rivers and seas, they are all organs of God’s body. Remembering this a devotee respects all species,'” said McDermott.
HAF urged the Administration to reverse course on its stated energy and climate policy asserting that it was critical to honor fully the United States’ commitments under the Paris Agreement and continue forward in making whatever emission reductions were necessary to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C.
India Post News Service
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