Medical doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and public health professionals speak up in support for the Clean Power Plan as a vital tool for protecting Georgia and North Carolina residents from the burden of air pollution, including the carbon pollution from power plants that causes climate change. Nationwide, the Clean Power Plan will prevent up to 90,000 asthma attacks and 3,600 premature deaths each year starting in 2030.
Undeniable evidence tells us that our warming climate threatens public health and safety. Not only will Georgia and North Carolina be among one of the states most severely harmed by warmer temperatures, our coastline is also highly vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather events which also leads to health risks. There is a lot at stake locally – the health of our children, families and neighbors is at risk unless we take action now.
For a complete listing of medical professionals speaking out in support of EPA’s CPP, click here.
