105 Quotes by Frances Beinecke

"A cap on carbon is important because it sets a specific goal for reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2050."

"Americans welcome carbon limits because they want to protect their families from harm."

"At the start of my career, I fought to prevent offshore drilling along the Atlantic Coast."

"For decades, NRDC has created and supported policies that will ultimately end our reliance on fossil fuels."

"I do believe that the coal industry sees the cultural shift toward cleaner energy and global warming solutions as a threat to their interests."

"Mangroves, salt marshes and sea grass lock away carbon at up to five times the rate of tropical forests."

"Mercury is a potent toxin that interferes with the human nervous system. Reducing this hazard will be a major public health breakthrough."

"Pollution from oil and gas development, toxic runoff, and miles and miles of plastic trash foul the waters and threaten marine life."

"Shell Oil's decision to pull the plug on drilling for oil in the Chukchi Sea is a major victory for the Arctic."

"Strong limits on carbon pollution will save Americans money, create jobs, improve our health, and help defuse climate change."