Hi all –

Following the news that Andrew Wheeler has been confirmed to lead the EPA by a 52-47 vote in the Senate, please see some short social guidance below. If folks already have petitions up opposing Wheeler, there is suggested language for a petition social media post as well. As always, please feel free to adjust this social guidance to best fit the voice and tone of your organization.

We will continue to use the #StopWheeler hashtag when talking about stopping Wheeler’s toxic agenda and harmful rollbacks. Thanks to everyone helping keep the noise up on Wheeler today. We will follow up with additional social content!

Thanks,

Marcy

CAC RESOURCES
General Social Guidance

Senate Accountability Guidance

Wheeler Confirmed to lead EPA

TWITTER:

Ex-coal lobbyist @EPAAWheeler was just confirmed to lead @EPA, but the fight isn’t over to #StopWheeler and his senseless attacks on our health and environment. https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/432033-senate-confirms-wheeler-to-lead-epa
Climate skeptic and friend of industry @EPAAWheeler was just confirmed by the Senate, but we won’t let up in our attempts to #StopWheeler and his toxic agenda. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/climate/andrew-wheeler-epa-confirmation.html
.@EPAAWheeler was just confirmed to lead @EPA, but our fight is just beginning. We need your help to #StopWheeler, his toxic policies, and his attacks on our health. [LINK TO PETITION]
.@[TAG TARGET] – thank you for voting to #StopWheeler and joining us in fighting for our health and environment. https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/432033-senate-confirms-wheeler-to-lead-epa

FACEBOOK:

Ex-coal lobbyist [TAG] EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler was just confirmed to lead the EPA, but the fight isn’t over to #StopWheeler and his senseless attacks on our health and environment. https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/432033-senate-confirms-wheeler-to-lead-epa
[TAG] EPA Acting Administrator was just confirmed to lead the EPA, but our fight is just beginning. We need your help to #StopWheeler, his toxic policies, and his attacks on our health. [LINK TO PETITION]

Sen. Hirono Floor Speech

TWITTER:

WATCH: @maziehirono calls out @EPAAWheeler for exactly what he is - another one of @realDonaldTrump’s #DirtyDeputies. #StopWheeler https://twitter.com/maziehirono/status/1100894809835872263
Let’s all repeat after @maziehirono: an ex-coal lobbyist should NOT lead the @EPA. #StopWheeler https://twitter.com/maziehirono/status/1100894809835872263
WATCH: @maziehirono explains that if @EPAAWheeler is confirmed as @EPA head, he will give polluters a “green light” to put our communities at risk. #StopWheeler https://twitter.com/maziehirono/status/1100894809835872263

FACEBOOK:

WATCH: [TAG] Senator Mazie K. Hirono calls out [TAG] Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler for exactly what he is - another one of [TAG] Donald J. Trump’s #DirtyDeputies. #StopWheeler https://twitter.com/maziehirono/status/1100894809835872263
Let’s all repeat after [TAG] Senator Mazie K. Hirono: an ex-coal lobbyist should NOT lead the EPA. #StopWheeler https://twitter.com/maziehirono/status/1100894809835872263

Sen. Merkley Floor Speech

TWITTER:

Climate change “isn’t a blue or red issue… it affects us all.” – @SenJeffMerkley on why we must #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/abd5dbc5-a693-4de8-925e-785ae0332c28
.@SenJeffMerkley on why we must #StopWheeler: we can’t afford to wait to #ActOnClimate. https://app.frame.io/presentations/abd5dbc5-a693-4de8-925e-785ae0332c28
The science is clear – our health, economy, and planet will suffer unless we take bold climate action now. @SenJeffMerkley – thank you for speaking out to #StopWheeler. https://app.frame.io/presentations/abd5dbc5-a693-4de8-925e-785ae0332c28

FACEBOOK:

Climate change “isn’t a blue or red issue… it affects us all.” – [TAG] Senator Jeff Merkley on why we must #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/abd5dbc5-a693-4de8-925e-785ae0332c28
The science is clear – our health, economy, and planet will suffer unless we take bold climate action now. [TAG] Senator Jeff Merkley – thank you for speaking out to #StopWheeler. https://app.frame.io/presentations/abd5dbc5-a693-4de8-925e-785ae0332c28

Sen. Carper Floor Speech

TWITTER:

WATCH: #Mercury pollution already puts our communities at risk, especially infants and pregnant women. @EPAAWheeler’s #PoisonPlan will make things worse. https://app.frame.io/presentations/babbd360-2de9-4eb9-aec8-bc987a544ac6
WATCH: @SenatorCarper explains how @EPAAWheeler ignored the health of Delawareans while serving as acting @EPA administrator. #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/babbd360-2de9-4eb9-aec8-bc987a544ac6

.@EPAAWheeler’s #PoisonPlan to roll back mercury pollution standards put the health and safety of our kids at risk. #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/babbd360-2de9-4eb9-aec8-bc987a544ac6
@SenatorCarper, thank you for calling out @EPAAWheeler’s dangerous #PoisonPlan to roll back Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which protect the health of infants, pregnant women, and vulnerable communities. #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/babbd360-2de9-4eb9-aec8-bc987a544ac6
“For my colleagues who concerned about mercury, I ask that you to join me in opposing @EPAAWheeler’s nomination.” — @SenatorCarper #PoisonPlan #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/babbd360-2de9-4eb9-aec8-bc987a544ac6

FACEBOOK:

[TAG] Senator Tom Carper, thank you for calling out @EPAAWheeler’s dangerous #PoisonPlan to roll back Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/babbd360-2de9-4eb9-aec8-bc987a544ac6
“For my colleagues who concerned about mercury, I ask that you to join me in opposing [TAG] Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler nomination.” — [TAG] Senator Tom Carper #PoisonPlan #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/babbd360-2de9-4eb9-aec8-bc987a544ac6

Sen. Durbin Floor Speech

TWITTER:

.@SenatorDurbin, thank you for calling out Republican climate denial and their refusal to make a plan to #ActOnClimate. https://app.frame.io/presentations/38065ad1-daa5-4669-bce6-8a46866e32db
Senate Republicans have made one thing clear: they don’t have a plan to #ActOnClimate. https://app.frame.io/presentations/38065ad1-daa5-4669-bce6-8a46866e32db

FACEBOOK:

[TAG] Senator Dick Durbin, thank you for calling out Republican climate denial and their refusal to make a plan to #ActOnClimate. https://app.frame.io/presentations/38065ad1-daa5-4669-bce6-8a46866e32db
Senate Republicans have made one thing clear: they don’t have a plan to #ActOnClimate. https://app.frame.io/presentations/38065ad1-daa5-4669-bce6-8a46866e32db

Sen. Stabenow Floor Speech

TWITTER:

Now is not the time for ex-coal lobbyist @EPAAWheeler and his toxic agenda. It’s time for “bold, decisive action. #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/ae464b86-576d-42a2-a1e1-86284d79c1df
“I cannot support @EPAAWheeler for the critical position of @EPA administrator.” —@SenStabenow #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/ae464b86-576d-42a2-a1e1-86284d79c1df
Climate change is making storms more frequent and intense, putting our communities at risk. We can’t afford @EPAAWheeler’s climate denial. #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/ae464b86-576d-42a2-a1e1-86284d79c1df

FACEBOOK:

“I cannot support [TAG] Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler for the critical position of EPA administrator.” — [TAG] Senator Debbie Stabenow #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/ae464b86-576d-42a2-a1e1-86284d79c1df
Climate change is making storms more frequent and intense, putting our communities at risk. We can’t afford @EPAAWheeler’s climate denial. #StopWheeler https://app.frame.io/presentations/ae464b86-576d-42a2-a1e1-86284d79c1df

Marcelene Sutter

Digital Director | Climate Action Campaign

msutter@cacampaign.com | 215.806.1041