Hi all-

We had two op-eds placed today that we’d be very grateful if you were able to help lift up. The first is a millennial storyteller from Miami talking about his experience with Hurricane Maria:

• President Trump likes to deny the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria. But one #ClimateVoter says that his generation is listening ➡️https://www.theinvadingsea.com/2018/09/25/this-teens-family-endured-hurricane-maria-in-puerto-rico-and-he-says-his-generation-wants-government-to-take-climate-change-seriously/
• “Sometimes, this problem can seem too big. How do you fight back when the planet is changing around you? But while our leaders might pretend otherwise, we already know the solutions.” https://www.theinvadingsea.com/2018/09/25/this-teens-family-endured-hurricane-maria-in-puerto-rico-and-he-says-his-generation-wants-government-to-take-climate-change-seriously/  #ClimateVoter
• “I’m making my voice heard through the political system this year. Too often, people see an imperfect world and turn away, choosing to stay uninvolved. But the stakes are simply too high.” https://www.theinvadingsea.com/2018/09/25/this-teens-family-endured-hurricane-maria-in-puerto-rico-and-he-says-his-generation-wants-government-to-take-climate-change-seriously/ #ClimateVoter

Second, we placed a piece in the Seattle Times on behalf of former EPA Region 10 Administrator Dennis McLerran that turned out to be well-timed with ongoing hearings on the clean cars rollback:

• Former EPA official: .@EPAAWheeler "should embrace the opportunity to increase air and climate protection, promote efficient and consistent regulation, and embrace individual states’ rights." https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/epas-reversal-of-environmental-protections-veers-badly-off-course/ #StopEPARollbacks
• Former Region 10 EPA administrator urges @EPAAWheeler to “change course and do what’s right for all of America.” https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/epas-reversal-of-environmental-protections-veers-badly-off-course/ #StopEPARollbacks
• Former Region 10 EPA administrator: “Instead of delivering on these ideological priorities, @EPAAWheeler should be listening to and following the solid technical analysis of his talented staff.” https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/epas-reversal-of-environmental-protections-veers-badly-off-course/ #StopEPARollbacks

Thanks!

Zach Drennen

Press Secretary, Energy and Environment War Room

Center for American Progress

202.741.6372 (office)

585.746.5424 (cell)

@zachdd