U.S (HIP HOP CAUCUS) : Support the FATCAT ACT; Make Polluters Pay for a Greener Future !

 

 

 

Friend, did you know that private jet travelers emit 14x more CO2 per passenger mile than commercial flights, yet pay only 22 cents per gallon in taxes ? In fact, the wealthiest 1% of air travelers alone are responsible for about 50% of all passenger flight carbon emissions – a sobering reminder that while individual action from all of us is good, we need powerful societal answers to truly tackle the climate crisis. Thankfully, there’s a fix. Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez are introducing the FATCAT Act (Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax), which would raise the jet fuel tax to $1.95 a gallon – directing funds to support cleaner public transit and air quality monitoring. Sign your name to support the act today! SIGN NOW Your support matters. In one hour, a single private jet emits two metric tons of CO2, and these billionaires are responsible for 50% of passenger flight emissions. If we’re going to ensure that future generations have a livable planet and clean air and water, we can’t leave any tool out. Passing this legislation would help ensure that one of the least-necessary types of travel is the focus of environmental policy, and raising funds that can be used to help protect frontline communities who’ll face the most powerful impacts of climate change. But that can’t happen without your help. We need to show Congress that there’s a powerful public sentiment in favor of change. Will you take up the fight to protect our climate? For future generations,    Team Hip Hop Caucus.

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