Advancing Clean and Renewable Energy
The Izaak Walton League has been a champion for clean air for over 40 years, recognizing the vital link between air quality, human health and the survival of natural systems. Our past efforts resulted in policies that reduced acid rain, diminished urban smog, and improved visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.
By championing power plant clean up, promoting the use of clean energy resources, and urging responsible use of our energy resources, our common-sense solutions are making a difference for cleaner air.
Energy In the News
- New limits on pollutants are a step in the right direction (The Patriot News/PennLive.com, December 29, 2011)
- Big Coal suit would big-foot Minnesota (Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 11, 2011)
Cleaning
the Air
Since the Clean Air
Act was passed in 1970, we have worked to
improve air quality by seeking tougher
pollution standards for the oldest, dirtiest
power plants. The nation's electric power plant
fleet is a major source of air pollution and
contributes to ground-level ozone, haze and
acid rain. These old plants also emit mercury
pollution which contaminates fish, and carbon
dioxide emissions which contribute to global
climate change. We work tirelessly to reduce
these dangerous pollutants across the country.
Promoting
Renewable Energy
In addition to
fixing old fossil fuel energy sources, the
League has been a leader in reducing America's
dependence on coal and oil by advocating for
increased energy conservation and the
development of clean energy sources. With
focused effort and attention, we lead
nationwide efforts to produce energy in ways
that are environmentally responsible.
Curtailing
Climate Change
Increasingly,
climate change is an issue of critical
importance for League members. We are already
seeing changes in fish and wildlife habits and
habitats. We are working to raise awareness of
these adverse impacts and to promote
responsible policies that will reduce global
warming emissions in a meaningful way.