The US House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act last Fall. It’s an amazing step forward, but now this landmark legislation is currently in danger of being held up in the Senate and for a bill that could be decided by one or two votes, holdouts will make all the difference.
A Senate vote must take place within the next sixty days or we risk losing any momentum gained, and witnessing a very different future.
Protect Our Winters was formed in 2007 to unite the winter snow sports community in the fight against climate change – it is our collective responsibility to protect our mountains from the effects of climate change, but also guard our mountain communities from the economic fall out of a shortened winter. Winter fuels our passions, but also fuels the lives of thousands of individuals who depend on annual tourism and recreation for their livelihoods.
So while some see climate change as a scientific phenomenon, when we look at the cost of inaction, it's serious business. To us, climate change is a threat to our local economies, our jobs and the vitality of our unique mountain communities that draw millions of tourists each year who shop in our stores, ride our lifts, eat in our restaurants and support thousands of small businesses.
Strong climate legislation will create millions of new jobs and move the US and towards a new, clean energy economy, while protecting the winter season that fuels our passions and drives our local economies. We have sixty days to do this.
A Skier's and Snowboarder's Perspective on Climate Change
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In partnership with The North Face, Teton Gravity Research, and Clif Bar, “Generations” presents climate change through the perspectives of those for whom snowy winters have a deep personal and financial significance. Going beyond charts and numbers, the film humanizes and places into context, the debate on climate change by exploring the delicateness of winter, its economic impact and the intrinsic value of snow to people across generations and cultures.
We are providing copies of the DVD free to anyone who wants to show it locally to raise awareness. Just click on “Schedule A Showing” button above and let us know your contact info. We will reply immediately.
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