Tired of high gas prices, high temperatures and too much pollution? Then it's time for cleaner cars! DC has some of the worst air quality in the country, and it is taking its toll worst on our children. It's time to do something!Come out in support of clean air and clean cars in DC with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN). The goal is to educate our neighbors and mobilize them to call or write Mayor Williams to protect DC from harmful air pollution and bring us cleaner, more efficient vehicles. Four rallies throughout the city from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, will help generate public support:
Adams Morgan
18th Street NW and Columbia Road
Contact Josh Tulkin at 650/722-3171 or josh@chesapeakeclimate.org
Eastern Market
Kim’s Texaco Service Station (1022 Pennsylvania Ave. SE)
Contact Tina Chen at 904/616-9541 or lenilvr@hotmail.com
Rock Creek Park
Chevron Station (2643 Virginia Ave NW; off the parkway, before you turn on to 66, near the Tidal Basin)
Contact Diana Dascalu at Diana@chesapeakeclimate.org or 703/772-2472
Northeast DC
Hess Station (1801 New York Ave. NE)
Contact Matt Williams at 334/444-6686 or matt@newdream.org
Each rally will also showcase a hybrid vehicle, which gets double the gas mileage of the average car, pollute significantly less, and save owners money on gas. Learn how these cars can reduce pollution in DC.
CCAN – in cooperation with the DC Environmental Network, the Sierra Club, the National Resources Defense Council and others – will be actively campaigning for Clean Cars legislation in the next year. As the legislation is developed, you can help by contacting your city councilmember and the mayor and educating them about the benefits of Clean Cars legislation. Energetic volunteers are also needed. Go to www.chesapeakeclimate.org to become more involved and sign up for the grassroots action list.
