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Dirty Money = Dirty Air
In 1997-98 oil and gas interests gave over $22 million in political contributions. The automobile industry also gave $11.5 million during the same period. Instead of doing everything possible to clean our air and curb global warming, the U.S. government subsidizes the coal and oil industries, permits old dirty power plants to continue polluting 10 times more than newer plants, and for the last five years has prohibited an increase in fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. Seven of the oldest and dirtiest power plant owners are currently pressuring Congress to further weaken clean air standards. See also: Global Warming | Clean Air Up to Top |
Pollution from electric power and automobile industries
is a serious threat to public health and the environment. These
industries produce soot and smog-forming air pollution and gases
that cause global warming. Power plants are also a leading source of
mercury, a toxin that poisons our fish and waterways.