FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 13 July 2007
CONTACT: Josh Dorner, 202.675.2384

                 Sierra Club Lauds Leadership of Gov. Crist
          Florida Becomes Key State in Fight Against Global Warming

Florida Governor Charlie Crist (R) will today sign three executive orders
setting out policies to combat climate change.  He committed to an 80
percent reduction in global warming emissions by 2050.  He also ordered
that Florida adopt the California Clean Car Standards--adding a significant
new state to the 14 others that have already announced their intention to
adopt the landmark standards which will lower global warming emissions from
new automobiles by 30 percent.

           Statement of Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director

"Governor Crist demonstrates that it doesn't matter whether you're red or
blue, that we all can--and must--be green.  While politicians in Washington
are locked up in partisan bickering, officials in cities, states, and
counties across the country are delivering the leadership on global warming
and energy issues that the American people are demanding.

"We applaud Governor Crist for doing what all public officials should do:
make sound policy based on science, not politics.  An 80 percent reduction
in global warming emissions by 2050--or an achievable average annual
reduction of 2 percent--is what scientists tell us is necessary to avert
the most catastrophic effects of global warming.  With over 1300 miles of
coastline, Florida will be ground zero in dealing with the rising seas that
will come with a warming climate. While Governor Crist's plans will help
protect the climate for all of us, they are essential for protecting
Florida.

"The governor's actions place Florida at the forefront of the fight against
global warming.  We hope that his extraordinary leadership will inspire
other governors across the country and we look forward to working with him
to implement the plans he has outlined today."

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