Statements of Support For Our Climate Action Plan Proposal

Before the Indiana Environmental Rules Board
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the necessary
actions to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy environment. I
support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan that will: (1)
aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) pursue
long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy resources, to
prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while creating quality local jobs and a thriving economy,
and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare for future impacts
that may be inevitable.
Statement of Support
As a teacher, I am tasked with the mission to educate the next generation of voters, policy makers, and
advocates of change. This requires that I share current factual date regarding the scientific proof regarding the
effects of burning fossil fuels. It is an exothermic chemical reaction involving the output of heat and carbon
dioxide, and the occasional output of light. They know that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and correctly
extrapolate the rest of the story about climate change.
I want to be able to tell these children that they live in a state that takes this problem seriously. I want to tell
these children that in the course of history, Indiana knew early on that climate change was real, and that global
warming would only increase if statewide plans were not put in place. I would like to tell them that Indiana was
one of the first states to enact a plan.
But instead I have to tell them that they currently live in a state that has no climate action plan. I have to tell
them that over thirty other states do. I have to tell them that each of our neighboring states; Michigan, Illinois,
Ohio, and Kentucky have statewide plans. I have to tell them that their governor, Mike Pence,just allowed
legislators to kill the state's energy efficiency plan."
A Climate Action Plan is vital for our state. It is vital for our health and it is vital for our economy. The children
that I work with go to a school whose mission is to "cultivate compassionate relationships with all people and
just stewardship of the world's resources." Just stewardship of the world's resources-This is the right thing to
do. A climate action plan asks us to pursue long-term solutions: renewable Energy, energy Conservation,just
Stewardship of the world's resources.
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Given global climate change thru tens all Hoosiers. I believe our government must take the necessary
actions to ensure that our youth and (uture generations of Uoosien will inherit a healthy environment. I
suppon Ihe adoplion of a rul e in Indiana Ihat eslabUshes a stale-wide Climate Action Plan I.hat will: ( I )
aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the climate change crisis, ( 2) punue
long-tcrm solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewabl e energy resources, to
prevent (urther degradation o( our atmosphere while creating quality local jobs and a thriving economy,
li nd (3) help Hoosiers adllpl to current impacts o( dimll te change, as well as prepare (or future impacu
Ihal may be Inevitable.
SllIlement o( Support
As a Hoosier, an American. and a ci tizen ofthe World, I believe I have a moral obligalion to ameliorate as
much pain and suffering as I can during my lime here on Eanh. We are already experiencing climalc change
due to global warming. Whil e Indiana may not have yet experienced the ravaging drought, fire, and noods that
other states and nations have had to endure, it is only a matter of time.
I s ign this pelition, flTst and foremost, on bchalfofmy grandson, Declan. Without immediate action, the Earth
he inherits may be a capricious, and possibly inhospitable. host. Without immediate aCl ion, future climate
change. with its concomitant effects on focxl production and potable water, will trump all other travails. We
must act now to put the brakes on this runaway train.
Climate change is a global phenomcnon. Every carbon atom emilled in Indiana contributes to its effects
because ai r pollution respects no borders. It is to this global community. as well a.'1 our own. that we owe the
moral obligation to shoulder our share orthis burden. More than thirty states, dozens of ci ties, regional
authorities. even universities, have already adopted their own Climate Action Plan. 11 00siers desCTVe no less
than those citizens. A Climate Action Plan will provide direct , tangible benefits here at home in the short tenn
as well as in the future.
Finally, I sign this petiti on on behalf of my father, W. Gordon Wylie. Ue was a meteorologist for the National
Weather Bureau (Servi ce) from 1938 to 1978. His fascinat ion with weather never waned, and it was
contagious. I caught the weather bug. From tbe lale 80s. my father grew increasingly alarmed by global
wanning right up to his death in 2003. In our last conversation, he made me promise to do what I could. Until
now, I've had no real vehicle for tangible action. Thanks to Eanh Charter Indiana, I finall y am fulfilling that
promise by joining in this Petition.
As a fonner environmental attorney for the state of Indiana, I believe the Environmental Rules Board has the
authority, leadership, expert ise and resources to make an effect ive Climate Acti on Pl an a reality, thus helpi ng
Indiana choose a robust and sustainable future. But, it must act now.
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosien, I believe our government must take the necessary
actions to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosien will inherit a healthy environment. I
aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) punue
and (3) help Hoosien adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare for future impacts
Reliable scientific data must be used to evaluate Hoosier policies and develop future plans to address the
challenges of climate change. These plans must include creating jobs and new economies in renewable energy
as well as conservation programs
The Indiana Environmental Rules Board can affirm the democratic process by supporting the
establishment ofa state wide Climate Action Plan as outlined in the above petition.
I sign this petition to support the building ofan Indiana community of knowledgeable and motivated
earth stewards.
DATE: 14 April 2014
Anne M. Jay, "LNr )
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosiers., I believe our government must take the necessary
support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide aimate Action Plan that will: (1)
aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse which accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) pursue
long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservatioD and renewable energy resources, to
prevent further degradation of our atmosphere whUe creating quality local jobs and a thriving economy,
and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts ofclimate change, as well as prepare for future impacts
StateB\ellt of Support
As fonner board chair of the Hoosier Environmental Council and a former freelancer covering
environmental features for NUVO Newsweekly, I have first-hand knowledge ofIndiana's lack of
action in addressing the impact of pollution on the health of Hoosiers, and the many policy-
oriented tactics we couId be using to mitigate climate change and create jobs at the same time.
I request this ruIemaking for three reasons:
1) no state or country is exempt from the consequences ofclimate change or the obligation to
face it.
2) Indiana is the third most polluted state in the nation (with only a small percentage of creeks
and rivers swimmable) and we have economic opportunities to change that (investing in wind
and solar; recycling; tightening regulations on pollution; energy conversation and building
reducing vehicle emissions).
3) Everyone looks to the government to figure out what wen do in times offlood, drought,
crop loss. Every state needs an emergency plan. A statewide Climate Action Plan is an
emergency plan for all of us, and roadmap to prevent the severity offuture climate challenges.
Thank you for your foresight in creating a Climate Action Plan.
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My life experiences thus far afford me a unique perspective on the importance ofaddressing global climate
change. As an undergraduate student at Northwestern Uiliversity, I studied economics. Upon graduation, I took
a consulting position at The Boston Consulting Group. These experiences impressed upon me the importance
ofaccepting '"the writing on the wall" in order to clear space for a more innovative and competitive future.
After four years at The Boston Consulting Group, I went back to school, but not business school, seminary. I
studied theology for three years, receiving a Master of Divinity in 2010. Since then, I've been charting an
unconventional ministry course that eventually led me to Indianapolis and to found WA Yfmding
(www.wayfiQdinglife.org). Through thisjoumey, I have discovered new defmitions of success and justice and
growth. And, in welcoming my husband and I's first child in January 2013, new definitions of sacrifice and
care.
Combined, these experiences create a worldview that sees Indiana adopting a comprehensive statewide Climate
Action Plan as an absolute necessity. It is a necessity for our economic health, our spiritual health and the
health of our children.
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Anne Williamson
Secretary, Earth Charter Indiana, Inc.
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It is of tlie utmost importance that we preserve our envirormient for future generations.
How grateful are we that President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Act in 1916? Without the vision
and action of our forefathers, the environmental asset of our park system would not be present today.
We too need to act with foresight and commitment. By enacting a state-wide Climate Action Plan, we will be
taking the necessary steps to protect our environment from the potentially devastating effects of global
warming. Setting aside the debate of the science behind global warming, we must take action regardless of the
cause.
Here in the City of Carmel we take our commitment to enviroimiental preservation very seriously. I have
empowered City staff to look for ways and then to take action to reduce our carbon footprint in City operations.
We make process decisions and infrastructure improvements that have a positive impact on the environment.
Our actions have been many. Our roundabouts enable traffic to move freely significantly reducing the amount
of carbon emissions by eliminating the need for sitting at traffic signals. We have bikeways throughout Carmel
and have an emphasis on walkability in all new developments in the City. From our award-winning residential
recycling program to the cutting edge energy saving technologies at our wastewater and water treatment
facilities, Carmel has taken action and made environmentally friendly decisions in our plaiming and operations.
By serving on the bi-partisan White House Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, I know first-
hand the steps other States have taken and the challenges that are in front of us. I support the establishment of
an Indiana Climate Action Plan.
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosien, I believe our government must take the neees8ary
support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate AetionPIan that will: (1)
aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the climate change mais, (2) pursue
prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while creating quality loeal jobs and a thriving economy,
and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impaeta of climate change, as weD as prepare for future impacts
I am a Millennial and proud ofit. I'm going to be someone who has to live most ofmy life (if I should live
through the ensuing chaos) with the consequences ofhuman -created (it's true, ya'U!) climate crisis. We
(meaning ALL ofus) cannot delay one second longer. I have no specialized knowledge and I don't need any.
I'm a human being and I want to have quality oflife. That means quality of ALL life and the beautiful world
that supports it.
DATE: 4125/14 Brianna Dines
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Given that global climate change threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the
necessary actions to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy
environment. I support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Action
Plan that will: (1) aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the climate change
crisis, (2) pursue long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable
energy resources, to prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while creating quality local jobs and
a thriving economy, and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare
for future impacts that may be inevitable.
I have worked on environmental issues as a Christian and a pastor for over 25 years. I served on a Presbyterian
national study group on ecojustice in the 1980s and I was a founding member of Presbyterians for Restoring
Creation in the early 1990s. I teach environmental theology and ethics at Christian Theological Seminary, serve
on the leadership team of Green Congregations Indianapolis, and speak on how the Bible teaches the care of
creation all over the United States.
Climate Change is upon us, and the challenges these changes present us all are daunting. Regardless of what
anyone believes about the causes, acting now to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to shift our
economy away from the use of fossil fuels and toward steadily increasing energy efficiency and clean energy
can only benefit everyone. Continued reliance on fossil fuels, wasteful use of resources, inefficient
construction, and other harmful practices not only harm our state, but they intensify the harm done by climate
change. Furthermore, it damages our health and leaves our economic development further and further behind.
Shifting to a green economy will make Indiana a more competitive, healthier, and more attractive place to live.
As a person of faith, I also believe that a green economy will fulfill the Biblical mandate to "serve and guard"
the creation and to help all of God's creation to thrive together and to glorify God together.
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Asso. Prof. of Theology and Culture
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I support a climate action plan for Indiana. I have read the Summary for Policy Makers from the last two
climate assessments, 2007 and 2013, from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. I have also
interviewed 42 American climate scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder,
Colorado, The Goddard Institute in New York City, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in
Rockville, MD. I have interviewed scientists working on climate research at several universities, including
Texas Tech University, The University of Colorado, The University of Oklahoma, and Florida International
University.
The scientific evidence is sound. According to the IPCC Fifth Assessment report, these are expected
climate changes in North America:
Global warming ofapproximately 2C (above the pre-industrial baseline) is very likely to lead to more
frequent extreme heat events and daily precipitation extremes over most areas ofNorth America, more frequent
low snow years, and shifts towards earlier snowmelt runoffover much ofthe western US and Canada
[26.2.2.2]. Together with climate hazards such as higher sea levels and associated storm surges, more intense
droughts, and increased precipitation variability, these changes are projected to lead to increased stresses to
water, agriculture, economic activities and urban and rural settlements (high corifidence)
(http://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/images/uploads/WGIIARS-Chap26_FGDall.pdt)
We are seeing the impacts of climate change already in our state. Increasing heavy rain events (rather than slow,
soaking rains) and longer periods of drought are already affecting Indiana agriculture. I've visited with Indiana
Farmers, such as Kevin, Kory and Kurt Wilson in Cass County. They say that the 2012 drought was the worst
in their lifetime, worse that the drought of 1980. They also say that the spring rains have become harder,
causing soil erosion. Climate change will continue to have negative impacts on Indiana agriculture.
Indiana needs to show the rest of the country and the world that we can mitigate our emissions to prevent worse
case scenarios and help our citizens adapt to changes that are inevitable.
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I have always had a deep appreciation for all things nature. However, since the births of my children, I have an
even deeper appreciation that has evolved into a serious concern for the health of our environment. The
environment that I enjoyed as a child is quickly fading and will never be the same. I have lived in Indiana my
whole life and have no plans to ever leave. This is where my parents were raised, this is where I was raised and
this is where my children will be raised. I want to help ensure that my children have the opportunity to grow up
in a healthy environment.
I sign this petition in support of the proposed rulemaking because I believe that global warming, and the
resulting climate change we are experiencing, is the most critical issue facing our state, our nation and indeed
the world. This issue must be addressed at every level, from individuals making responsible personal choices to
local, state, national and international governing bodies implementing responsible policies, adopting appropriate
regulatory programs and encouraging/supporting innovative solutions and technologies that will eliminate or
reduce the causes of global warming.
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I am a lawyer and legal historian, specialized in the legal regulation of the economy in the late nineteenth and
early twentieth centuries. I currently serve as a Visiting Scholar at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney
School of Law, as well as a Tomlinson Doctoral Fellow at the McGill University Faculty of Law. I am also a
native Hoosier, and have lived in this state for the majority of my life.
From this nation's foundation, state and federal governments have regulated economic activity to promote
development, to ensure a level playing field, and to promote the general welfare. Contrary to popular belief,
environmental laws date back much further than the 1970s, and have their origins in English common law rules
on the use and misuse of waterways, rules which were adopted and modified by Americans in the eighteenth
and nineteenth centuries to meet local conditions and needs, while always recognizing an underlying concept:
the flow of fresh water was a public good that the state would act to protect.
Just as our ancestors recognized the need for government action to protect our streams and rivers, we must now
act to protect our environment and ourselves from the potentially devastating impact of global climate change.
As average temperatures increase, we place an intense strain on our ecosystem, our electrical grid, and
ourselves. Over the past year, for instance, we have seen repeated air quality alerts, caused in part by
historically-irregular weather patterns that have trapped coal ash, smog, and other pollutants in the air over
Central Indiana; unfortunately, climate change makes repeats of these conditions more likely.
Now is the time for Indiana to take the next step and develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
DATE: May 8, 2014
Charles Paul Hoffman
Visiting Scholar, Indiana University McKinney School of Law
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and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as weD as prepare for future impacts
I have worked with family farmers in southeastern Indiana since 2002 to promote markets for local food as well
as with grass roots folks interested in revitalizing our local food system. Over those years we have experienced
the effects of climate change on growing food. While farmers and gardeners are learning to adapt to changing
growing conditions, we are aware that effects of climate change pervade all spheres of human activity-as well
as that ofother members ofthe Earth Community.
I have also been promoting use of renewable energy and learning how the intensive push to extract the
remaining fossil fuel continues to escalate and threaten the very life-systems that Earth has maintained in
balance for millions of years. I joined a nation-wide resistance to approval ofthe northern leg ofthe Keystone
XL Pipeline from Canadian tar sand fields and have committed to do civil disobedience and possible arrest if
our president does permit its construction.
I sign this petition in support ofthe proposed rulemaking because I believe Hoosiers can make a difference in
addressing this critical issue that faces our state, our nation and the entire global community. I would hope
Hoosiers can lead in taking the necessary steps to work together to create a climate action plan as mentioned in
the petition above.
DATE: May 21, 2014 Claire Whalen, Food and Growers Association of Laughery Valley
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While we can indeed make a difference on a personal or community level, enlisting the enforceable power of
our state with a state-wide Climate Action Plan will yield far better results which can have a measurable impact.
While it is important that we all participate on whatever level we can, and continue to educate ourselves
regarding this issue, the expansiveness and complexity of this problem require that we have a comprehensive
plan that can be funded, enacted and well monitored, which can be best and most efficiently accomplished on a
state level.
My interest in this issue has to do with what I see is a growing problem with far reaching consequences. It has
to do with the responsibility we each have to preserve and protect our environment for future generations. The
changes we see in our climate are real. So must be our commitment to undo the damage and secure the solution.
As a businessperson, making good, cautious, far thinking decisions is the basis for a good business plan that
will usually lead to a positive bottom line. That's what a climate action plan is doing, after all, looking out
ahead to anticipate challenges and build resilience, leading to a positive bottom line for our environment.
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long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, cncrg)' conservation and renewable energy resources, to
prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while creating qmJiity local jobs and a thriving economy,
Science has been my life long vocation. My educational background Includes a double major in biology and chemistry at
Hanover College culminating in receiving my Bachelor of SCience degree in biology at Purdue University. t then was
awarded my PhD in immunology at University of Texas at Austin. My interests took me first to academia for post*doctoral
training in tumor immunology at University of Texas Cancer Center and virology at Baylor College of Medicine and on to
research faculty positions at University of Missouri Veterinary School, Furman University, and Clemson UniverSIty. After
returning to Indiana I worked for t .......o internationally known diagnostic development companies, Bangs Labs and Roche
Diagnostics. In short, science has been not only a career for me but also the way in which I view the world, and. in
viewing the world at this point in time, I have grave concerns for our future.
Our earth is a closed system. In effect, this means all the living plants and animals on the earth exist In an ecosystem
very much like a fish bowl in which the water can never be changed. Closed systems can exist only when a delicate
balance is maintained. If. however, some factor should change beyond what can be absorbed, the ecosystem In the fish
bowl, or on our earth, is irreversibly changed and the results are catastrophic. Scientific studies suggest that our earth is
approaching such a tipping point. The evidence is strong that increaSing levels of greenhouse gases directly related to
human activity are already resulting in rapid global warming and causing changes in the world's normal climate patterns.
Many leading worldwide scientific organizations including American Association for the Advancement of Science, American
Chemical Society, American Medical Association, and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have Issued public
statements endorsing this conclusion. Should thiS pattern not be reversed, every aspect of life on earth witt be affected.
I believe that this urgent problem must be addressed at every level of society from individuals to global organizations.
The Indiana Environmental Rules Board (ERB) has the opportunity to lead at the state level by establishing a Climate
Action Plan for Indiana. By signing this petition I wish to add my support for the proposed rulemaking.
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I am a member of the Sustainability Working Group at the University of Notre Dame with past leadership roles
on environmental issues at the university.
I sign this petition in support ofthe proposed rulemaking because climate instability is critical issue facing the
world, the nation and our state. Our governing bodies must help individuals and communities face the
challenges responsibly by providing incentives towards behaviors and innovations that will help us eliminate or
reduce causes of climate instability. It is critical to have a coordinated state-wide approach based on sound
principles of science and.
A comprehensive state-wide Climate Action Plan would be a helpful mechanism for gathering relevant
information and data, and help evaluate CUlTent practices and policies. From these we can develop a plan to
effectively address climate change in Indiana.
The risks are too great to not move quickly and efficiently towards action. To that end, I believe the
Environmental Rules Board has the authority, leadership, expertise and resources to make an effective Climate
Action Plan a reality, thus helping Indiana choose a robust and sustainable future.
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Darcia Narvaez
Senior Assistant Provost
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As Associate Professor of Religious Studies at IUPUI, I teach religious and social ethics. From 2008 to 2010 I organized
the first Common Theme for our campus of 34,000 students. This campus-wide conversation about sustainability,
healthy communities, and green jobs planted a seed that has grown into a commitment at IUPUI. Although much work
remains, IUPUI has established an Office of Sustainability, funded Greening IUPUI Grants, and created new academic
programs. I have seen how essential institutional commitment is to helping our students, faculty, and staff be able to
make choices in favor of a more sustainable campus and community.
I also teach a course on the "Ethics of Consumption." This course examines the teachings of diverse religious
communities about the need to care for the creation. We study how these commitments might be put into action given
the empirical realities of economics and public policy. The goal is to appreciate the efficacy of economic incentives and
respect individual tastes while also promoting a common good that serves everyone's flourishing, both today and in the
future. My students express one frustration and one fear. Their frustration is how limited they are in their individual
choices as consumers. Without public leadership, they cannot purchase the greener products, jobs, and future that they
seek. Their fear is that we older generations are leaving them a planet with diminished capacity to provide food, energy,
water, air, and other "natural services" for a growing population. The national deficit that we are rightly concerned
about pales in comparison to the environmental deficit that we are leaving to our children's and grandchildren's
generation.
I urge you to support a state-wide Climate Action Plan to afford Hoosiers real choices about their future and to move
Indiana to the forefront of creating a renewable energy economy and the jobs of the future.
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prevent further degradation of our atmosphere whDe creating quality local jobs and a thriving economy,
[State/describe relevant infonnation about yourself that demonstrates your specialized knowledge about or
interest in the issue of climate change.]
[provide narrative that explains the importance of and why you support the request for rulemaking to establish a
state-wide Climate Action Plan].
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My family can trace its Indiana roots for more than four generations. This is
the place where I got my start as a writer and journalist; where I met my
wife; and where we raised our son.
I love Indiana.
And that's why I feel the need for this intervention: the establishment of a
state-wide Climate Action Plan.
Indiana is making itself sick. Our air and water quality are among the worst
in the nation. Our continuing dependence on coal pollutes our
communities. And our political leadership lacks the will to build the public
consensus necessary to create rules and regulations equal to rectifying this
situation.
We are failing the place we call home.
But as troubling as our current environmental situation is, it is not beyond
repair. Indeed, in the reclamation of our air and water, the development of
renewable forms of energy and the transformation of waste, we can see the
foundation for our state's future economy.
By taking positive actions now, we can set an example for the rest of the
country and, in so doing, become an opportunity destination.
Building this kind of success will not be easy. It requires changing our
culture, which means realigning long-standing priorities. We're like a
smoker who can feel the need to quit with every breath, but can't quite
break the daily habit of a (shortened) lifetime.
That's why having a plan of action is essential. With a Climate Action Plan
in hand, we can begin to take the steps necessary to reclaim Indiana's
health, and invest in its future.
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Given global climate change threatens aU Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the necessary
I am a small business owner, organic fanner, real estate agent and long-time activist. I have worked with
Citizens Action Coalition to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency not only to protect the climate,
but also to reduce costs for consumers and our economy. The impacts of climate change are currently being
incurred by all sectors ofthe economy and include rising costs for electricity, health care, insurance, food,
environmental shifts and global security/instability.
A state-wide Climate Action Plan is necessary if we are to reduce the impacts of severe weather which threaten
our crops annually, cause flooding, do property damage and threaten lives. Everyone in our state has felt these
impacts in the past decade. We cannot afford not to act, and we owe it our children and grandchildren as well
as future generations to act now.
I have enclosed a copy ofmy resume.
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I am a Hoosier, raised on a farm in LaPorte County, with parents who were wild flower enthusiasts and active
members of the Indiana Audubon Society. Growing up I developed a sense ofthe connections between all parts
ofthe natural world. I became interested in science in high school and graduated from Indiana University.
Along the way I have been a masonry contractor, creating housing that used thermal mass to capture solar
energy, the contractor for my own house designed with good insulation, solar input and thermal mass, and the
founder and operator of a compost business that produced high quality soil amendments. I have spoken on
Composting and Soil Health at the Simply Living Fair, at the Local Growers Guild annual meeting, at the Area
10 Agency on Aging, at The Venue and at a meeting of the IU Volunteers in Sustainability, all in Monroe
County. I am a past member of the Citizens Advisory Committee ofthe Monroe County Solid Waste
Management District, a current member and President of the Monroe County Environmental Quality and
Sustainability Commission. I am committed to incorporating knowledge about climate change and taking the
actions necessary to mitigate unavoidable consequences and to reduce avoidable results.
A look at Indiana's current economic structure shows why leadership is crucial. One of the basic tenets of
mitigating climate change is to stop adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. In Indiana we rely on coal for
power, we are a center for transportation and a major agricultural state. All ofthese activities currently are
producers ofgreenhouse gases. We cannot avoid change in these areas but we can move ahead and find the
means to achieve energy production, continue moving goods and people and growing agricultural products in
ways that reduce or eliminate greenhouse gases. Moving ahead will require the strengths of Indiana. It will
require creative design and production ofthe goods necessary to provide alternative energy and modified forms
oftransportation. It will require farmers to be champions by capturing carbon in the soil as part of their farm
practice. It will require changes throughout the state by all ofour citizens. A Climate Action Plan at the state
level is a necessity to provide the framework for these actions, for identification of resources across Indiana,
and to provide a clear message that this is an important and necessary task for Hoosiers. The time is now.
DATE: April 22. 2014
David N. Parsons
President, Monroe County Environmental Quality and
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I have lived in central Indiana for most of my life and have seen both improvement and regression in the
protection of natural resources and the safety and quality of the environment. I am a filmmaker and have had
the occasion to observe some of these changes as a citizen and as a professional. I am also a potential parent and
this is what motivates me to help secure a more sensible plan to come to terms with an increasingly obvious
danger to future generations. I believe that encouraging the widespread use ofrenewable energy and vastly
improving energy efficiency make real economic sense. It is also essential to the long-term survival ofthe
ecosystem that sustains our state, and our planet. Our children's survival depends on our responsible
stewardship of limited and precious resources. Short term economic advantage does not outweigh long term
economic advantage, and there is ample proof that tremendous short term economic advantage can also come
from greater efficiency and the wide spread use of renewable energy in Indiana.
This is in the interest of everyone who lives here, regardless of personal political belief. There is no longer any
excuse for a delay in action to hold businesses and citizens to the highest possible standard of low carbon
emission and maximum energy efficiency. There is a great deal that a state legislature can do to make this
happen as fast as possible. First, they must agree on a plan that sets the most ambitious goals possible, and then
act quickly to create the necessary incentives for long overdue changes in energy practices and environmental
protection. There is a real and present danger that cannot be ignored. We are squandering jobs, economic
advantage and ultimately the health ofthe next g7>:oo. "
DATE: April 29, 2014
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The science is very clear at this point: fossil fuel companies have in reserve five times more oil, gas, and coal
than can safely be burned to hold global warming to no more than two degrees centigrade over pre-industrial
levels. To allow warming to increase over two degrees is to shift from dangerous climate change into
catastrophic consequences for many countries and cities around the globe. We are already in the middle of
what scientists are calling the sixth great extinction ofplants and animals in the earth's history.
Indiana is one the union's major coal-burning states. We have to do more to limit power plant emissions and
retire all coal power plants in the next twenty years. We need to join other states like California and
Massachusetts and Vermont in doing everything possible to lower emissions from vehicles and buildings. Ball
State University has built the nation's largest geothermal plant and cut its emissions by 50%. That's an
example of what's needed.
Most people do not understand how urgent it is to deal climate change right now. There is no technological fix
for the magnitude of the problem. Only individual and group actions will get us to where we need to go.
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Edward W. Wolner
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Ball State University
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long-term solutions, filch as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy resources, to
Since becoming a mother two years ago, my perspective on climate change has dramatically shifted. I
admittedly felt powerless to the inevitable reality that our Earth is in decline and while educating myself about
small steps I could take in my daily life, I did not take any other action. I bow realize that it is going to take
real policy changes on the local, state and national level to leave behind a healthy environment for my child and
the children of others.
I believe this action to establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan is an excellent step in the Hoosier state
making some real change. As Indiana increasingly becomes a more appealing place to live and work, having
this action plan will be necessary to keep young families and professionals in a state that supports energy
efficiency and conservation. I urge our elected officials to consider this a way for Indiana to be considered a
leader among other states that are actively working to prevent climate change.
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosiers, I beli eve our government must take t.he necessary
acti ons to ensure that our youtb and future gcncrati ons of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy envi ronment.
support the adoption ora rul e in Indiana tbat establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan that wi ll : (I )
aggressil'ely reduce cmin ions of gr ecnhouse which accelerate the climate change cri sis, (2) pursue
long-term solutions, such as energy effici ency, energy conservation and renewable energy resources. to
prevent further degradation of our atmospher e whil e crea ting quali ty local j obs and a thri ving economy
and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to cur rent impacts of climate change, as well as prepar e for futu re impacu
t.hat may be inevit able.
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I majored in biology at the College of William and Mary and graduated in 1974. I have always loved life and
being in nature. I remember vacationing in the southwest U.S. in 1990 and feeling the effects of ozone
depletion in our atmosphere. I could no longer be in !.he sun without heavy protection 10 prevent burning and
cancer.
We in Indiana may not have been impacted as di rectl y or drasticallylhorri fi cally as those in New Orleans
(Katrina), NYC and the Jersey shore (super stonn Sandy), or the southwest US (droughts and fires). But we at(
al l being impacted by climate change. I live next to the White River and my flood insurance keeps going up as
I help pay for the effects of flooding in other areas.
I have li ved almost half my life in Indiana. I lived in the farnt country north of Indianapoli s (Sheridan) for 15
years from 1988 -2003. I loved seeing !.he monarch butterflies every summer flocking on the milkweed. Then
suddenly they were gonc. There may be multiple factors invol ved, but I'm sure ifs related to human activilY.
My three nephews, 17. 15 and 9. are my life blood. I know they will see horrors from environmental
degradation I cannot imagine. I beg you 10 establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan as described above.
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My job and my avocation are both to advocate for human rights for all, especially the people of Indiana. I work
as a Clinical Professor at Indiana University McKinney School of Law, where I teach and direct the Health and
Human Rights Clinic.
I firmly believe that access to the highest attainable standard of health is a human right, and that safe and clean
water and clean air are absolutely essential for future generations to be able to access this fundamental human
right.
Therefore, I strongly support a Climate Action Plan for Indiana that will address the crisis of climate change
and provide a blueprint for working toward a safe, secure future
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I have spent the past two decades of my scientific career researching and writing on issues related to global
climate change, including reconstructions from the past, predictions for the future, and the need to take action
now to reduce the most unmanageable aspects of climate change on Hoosiers and the Earth.
The science of climate change is so well understood, assessment of current climate impacts so strong, and
models of future climate change so well-developed that we now have very clear guidance of how best to
proceed as a state, a nation, and a globe. The drivers are clear-emissions of greenhouse gases into the
atmosphere. The natural response is documented-changes in Earth's heat and moisture balance that impacts
everything from Arctic ice to Midwestern rainfall. The future is sobering-climate refugees, water wars, loss of
natural ecosystems the value of which we have not even fathomed. The action is clear--development of policies
and practices that work toward reducing the biggest contributors to climate change while at the same time
planning for current and future climate change impacts. Hoosiers can't be left behind on this one. I thus support
the request for rulemaking to establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan.
DATE: 28 May, 2014
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At age sixty-four I am able to reflect on what a fortunate life I have led. I had loving parents who were able to provide me with a
comfortable middle class upbringing. I received an excellent education in public schools. I was privileged to participate in all kinds of
opportunities including Girl Scouts, 4-H, music lessons and travel My parents were attentive to my health and I always benefited
from good nutrition and ready access to medical care. I received both a bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University and
was employed at the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library for thirty-two years as a reference librarian. I continue to have an
active civic life.
One of the constant themes of my life was respect for nature and the environment I learned to be a good steward of resources-to tum
off lights, to set thermostats low and conserve energy. The lessons I learned at home were reinforced through Scouting, 4-H and
school I am grateful to my family and all the other teachers that equipped me for the future.
As I look forward, I see climate change as an eminent threat to the way of life that I have enjoyed. I feel it is my obligation to do what
I can to help others enjoy the same standard of living that I have been privileged to have. Climate change is an almost invisible threat
that will alter the way we live and not in a good way. There are forces in motion that will require more than just individuals limiting
individual energy consumption (although I will continue to conserve resources). I believe that we must address the serious issues that
face us and make changes in order to adapt. It is our obligation to give hope to those who come after us and take steps that will bolster
that hope. I want to meet the challenge of global warming and climate change with positive action. I ask Indiana to take a leadership
role in making a difference.
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I am signing this petition because I feel called to do everything I can to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
mitigate the impacts of climate change. I am a physician in the second phase of my career. In the first phase I
practiced medicine as a board certified pathologist. I left pathology in 2004 in order to commit myself entirely
to addressing environmental health issues and to improving the health ofmy community through improvements
in our environment. Since then I have earned a masters degree in environmental health, worked in
environmental health policy and programs with local nonprofit organizations, and taught environmental health
courses at IUPUI.
Nearly every environmental issue is also a health issue, whether directly as when air pollution triggers asthma
attacks or indirectly as when degradation of an ecosystem reduces its suitability for food production. Climate
change is no exception. It has wide-ranging impacts on human health. Climate scientists have predicted that
the upper Midwest, including Indiana, will experience hotter, drier summers and an increase in extreme weather
events which can bring sudden, heavy precipitation and flooding. These changes are likely to impact health by
reducing crop yields and increasing the number of heat-related illnesses and deaths. Flooding damages or
destroys homes causing tremendous stress for those affected, and stress impairs people's health. Flooding also
damages drinking water infrastructure leading to increased water-borne infections.
Indiana must prepare for these changes in climate, but we must also reduce our contribution to the problem. In
2008 a report by the Brookings Institution ranked the greenhouse gas emissions ofthe 100 largest cities in the
United States. Indianapolis had the second highest per capita emissions due in large part to our dependence on
coal for electricity and our lack of public transportation. The whole state gets more than 90% of its electricity
from coal and most of the state lacks public transportation, so Indianapolis was an indicator of high per capita
. greenhouse emissions statewide. We can and we must change that.
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I currently teach high school AP Environmental Science to students at Manchester Junior Senior High School. I
believe that climate change is not a problem for future generations, but an issue we should be concerned about
now.
I sign this petition in support of the proposed rulemaking because I am a father, a teacher, and a scientist. As a
father I want my two sons to experience a world with clean air, unpolluted water, and uncharted wilderness. As
a teacher I want to empower my students with the scientific knowledge that global climate change is supported
with scientific data. As a scientist I want to continue to study the impact of climate change on species in
Indiana.
Jabin Burnworth
Manchester Community Schools
1 Squire Drive
North Manchester, IN 46962
PETITION
Given global climate change threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the necessary actions to ensure that
our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy environment. I support the adoption of a rule in Indiana
that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan that will: (1) aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which
accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) pursue long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and
renewable energy resources, to prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while creating quality local jobs and a thriving
economy, and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare for future impacts that may be
inevitable.
My father worked on the Manhattan Project and for NASA. He was a dedicated member of The Union of Concerned
Scientists. I learned from him to have respect for the work of science and its importance in the progress of mankind. We are
now faced with real challenges. Can we cope with the climate changes coming, and will we be able to improve our carbon
footprint. Will Hoosier farmers be able to continue to grow corn and soy beans? Will our hardwood forests continue to thrive?
Will we lurch between devastating droughts and floods in in a warmer Indiana? How will we cope with the costs of the
disruptions that climate change will bring? We could wait to see how bad it might get, but that will make the costs greater. Can
we afford to wait?
As an Indiana employer I can already see the changes happening now. I have days now when the road to my business is
flooded and impassable with what are described as hundred year floods. But they aren't happening on a hundred year time-
frame anymore. The opposite is also happening, in 2012 we watched big old trees around my business fade and die in a serious
drought. This kind ofshifting between extremes fits the forecast that scientists began making over a hundred years ago of what
would happen if we put too much cerbon in the atmosphere.
As a grower I raise most of the food for my family. Doing so puts me in close touch with the environment. I can already grow
fruit trees that didn't stand a chance here in the past, that is how fast the climate is warming. The department of agriculture
has had to shift all the climate regions farther North to keep up with the warming we are experiencing. These are real "on the
ground" observations. But they are nothing compared to what lies ahead for us as climate change accelerates. I have been
growing vegetables in Southern Indiana for about 50 years. I enjoy keeping up with the literature for gardeners and small
farmers. During most of that time Indiana had a well earned reputation for its prominence in the massive farming of corn and
soy beans. Now, even Purdue is doing research in small farming of crops for local consumption and looking to adapt new crops
and growing methods that are more aligned with the new climate and the chance that other established growing regions will
loose their production edge as their local climates shifts.
We could just keep doing our best as individuals to meet the new challenges but it makes more sense to have a plan. With a
Climate Action Plan we can do more sooner, and at less cost. We can better align ourselves with the new climate and get the
most out of the possibilities that it will offer. Most important we can make positive changes to help curb the dangers ahead by
shifting our future energy consumption to cleaner alternatives. A shift to new, clean, energy will be a growth field that we can
either be a part of, or we can sit back and become frightened consumers for other peoples technologies, when change will be
< much more expensive.
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I have taught history of science and learning with a focus on the environmental humanities at Indiana University
Bloomington for nearly 20 years, and have witnessed a steep rise in concern among students about the
environment as the global ecological catastrophe continues to unfold. As a native Hoosier, I grew up out-of-
doors, hiking and camping in many parts of the state. In 1970, when I was in high school, Earth Day was
celebrated for the first time, and catalyzed in me a deep interest in learning about the natural world and its
interactions with human culture. I joined the Sierra Club not long afterward and have maintained membership
for over 40 years. As a long-time resident of southern Indiana, I served on the Environmental Commission of
the City of Bloomington (1991-2001) and was the first co-chair of the city's Tree Commission (1993-94). At
IU, I have been involved in a myriad of projects to enhance environmental literacy and campus sustainability,
and contributed a chapter to Teaching Environmental Literacy: Across the Campus and Across the Curriculum
(2010). Most recently, I was appointed to the Curriculum Committee of the new BA in Environmental and
Sustainability Studies.
I sign this petition in support of the proposed rulemaking because I am convinced that global climate change is
the most critical issue facing our state, nation, and planet. Humanity's greatest challenge is upon us now, here in
the Hoosier heartland, and we must educate, innovate, and legislate a comprehensive Climate Action Plan to
provide incentives for individual citizens, organizations, and businesses to exist ecologically. We have a moral
obligation as well as a prudential duty to our youth and future generations of Hoosiers to invest in a path that
leads towards sustainability for alL
I was one of the many who were nurtured and mentored by educator Herman B Wells, who led Indiana
University to greatness in the 20
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others to do that makes progress." In the spirit of Wells, let's do the right thing, for humanity and for the Earth.
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DATE: 6 May 2014
James H. Capshew
Associate Professor, Indiana University Bloomington
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As a father, I care deeply about the world that my children, and future generations, will inherit and how their
lives will be impacted by climate change & toxicity in our environment. As a life-long leamer, artist, & teacher,
I've studied, read, and followed the story ofour environmental situation, and believe it to be the most important
issue facing wo/mankind. As Hoosiers, we have an opportunity to lead; finding solutions to transportation,
infrastructure, and conservation which are congruent with our relationship with nature.
I support the request for rulemaking to establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan because it is necessary.
Without a plan, we continue to challenge our own survival. And, this, in a world with smart people looking for
solutions; folks that can figure out how to ensure a more robust future. Leading should be our objective; not
continuing activities which have proven detrimental to our long-term health [physical, mental, economic,
cultuml].
Though change starts with the individual [thought/action, recycling, intelligent consumption, etc.], it is
paramount that we plan together, state-wide, to clean up our world.
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As a pediatrician and neonatologist (Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine),
advocacy for children and families has always been a priority. Working with disadvantaged young people,
particularly critically ill newborns and mothers, has been the focus of my professional career. This has carried
over into work nationally and internationally, particularly in Kenya, and has informed me about many justice
issues related to health (clean water, food security, education access, shelter, violence prevention, etc.). But it
has become apparent that there may be no issue more critical to the health of humanity than attending to our
environment - than preserving and protecting the world in which we live.
Over the past ten years I have learned a great deal about caring for our environment, our creation, as an entirely
new foundation to my faith (which happens to be Christian). As part of that learning, I have organized several
series of classes on ecojustice, taught by people who are expert in environmental justice work with many
different perspectives. As a physician and scientist, I found this so compelling and so urgent, that I want to help
in any way I can. I have seen so many of our leaders, particularly in public office, politicize the environment.
Of all the concerns currently before us, the environment is absolutely not political - it is neither democratic nor
republican, neither liberal nor conservative - a healthy environment is essential to all of life.
One hears so often that we can either have jobs or we can have a healthy environment - but we can't have both.
This is fallacious thinking. It is absolutely clear from expert science and economics that our future health and
our future economy are dependent on a healthy world, a healthy environment. A robust economy can be
developed with a robust and healthy environment - the two can be compatible, and in fact can be synergistic.
Through the work of Earth Charter Indiana and other organizations, we can address the challenges of our state.
As the Charter states ... "We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history, a time when humanity must choose its
future." This is not an exaggeration - there is urgency to act - on behalf of our children.
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I am a sociologist and department chair at the University of Indianapolis who, among other things,
teaches students about the destructive influence of human activity and, especially, corporations on our common
environment, and also the processes by which corporations and wealthy individuals are able to subvert our
political system for their personal gain. I am a social scientist and not a natural scientist, but I have a deep
understanding ofthe many ways we are destroying our state, and accept the wisdom ofthe overwhelming
number of my natural science colleagues who study climate change and state that there is no reasonable doubt
that we are destroying our human habitat, and the habitat of most living things, through the emission of
greenhouse gases.
The need for a rule establishing a state-wide Climate Action Plan to stem the destruction of our environment is
urgent. We know we must act now. But business interests use their media and political power to confuse the
public and soften or squelch those actions that would benefit us all. Creating a rule to establish a statewide
Climate Action Plan will not stop this undue influence, but it will create the opportunity to take a real step
forward for future generations. The irony for me is that business can most likely make good money from our
predicament. But current, powerful business interests will attempt to block that possibility.
It is time-past time-to face up to the challenge we have created for ourselves. It is time to bring everyone to
the table and create a Climate Action Plan that will help us begin to reverse the circumstances we have created.
This is only the first step we need to take as a state, a state where I was born and raised, but it is an important
one.
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I have been practicing in the area of civil engineering for 20 years, including the past 12 as president & founder
of ELEMENTS Engineering, a civil engineering finn located in Indianapolis. During my career, I've designed
bridges, modeled streams, revised FEMA Maps, and designed all types of sites as well as the ponds, pipes,
culverts & roads that serve them.
For the past 10 years I've focused my practice on sustainable site design - an area that allows me to combine
my love of nature with my love of solving problems via engineering. I've designed porous pavements, rain
gardens, and various other 'green infrastructure' features. I've helped municipalities develop green
infrastructure policies & sustainable design educational materials, and have spoken to many groups regarding
sustainable design practices as it relates to site development. I am pleased that progress is being made and that
many agencies are updating their ordinances to promote or require sustainable site design practices as a part of
new development. Developers are seeing an increase in demand for sustainably designed projects. While these
changes are a welcome improvement to a system that has changed little in my lifetime, they are not enough.
In the past many years of working in this profession, I've witnessed stonn events that exceed those for which
we are required to design (Le. the 1 stonn). These events are now more frequent and the need for a
'flood route' path to be designed into the site is more important now than ever. In fact, at least two local
agencies surrounding Indianapolis are requiring stricter designs ofthe flood route for new sites. At the other
extreme, droughts are also becoming more prevalent. Weather impacts my profession directly in the areas
related to water and soil (specifically, floods and erosion) as well as the impact on the construction season. It is
my duty as an engineer to design sites that are safe for the public. With the extreme weather conditions that
we've experienced in the past 10 years, that job is harder than ever.
I sign this petition in support ofthe rulemaking because I feel that the climate change we are experiencing is the
most critical issue facing our communities, our state, our nation and indeed the world. I believe that we
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I am the immediate past president of Earth Charter Indiana. I have been the Executive Director of the Indiana
Public Health Association (IPHA) since 1997. IPHA is a professional membership association for practitioners,
educators and students in public health and related disciplines. Prior to going to IPHA, my work and
volunteerism was primarily dedicated to supporting inner-city neighborhoods in quality of life initiatives and
leadership development.
As a public health professional, I am aware of and deeply concerned about the impact of climate change on the
health of people around the globe and especially on that of Hoosiers. Already we experience the public health
consequences of injuries and fatalities associated with more frequent extreme weather events, heat and
wildfires, increases in vector-borne infectious disease and respiratory and cardiovascular disease related to air
pollution. And, almost always where threats to the public's health are concerned, those most impacted are
elderly, poor and children.
I believe that those very real consequences lead us to see that for the health and well-being of Hoosiers, Indiana
must adopt comprehensive decisions and strategies based on data through which to reduce greenhouse gases,
adopt strategies for energy efficiency and to help Hoosiers prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate
change. And it is with that firm conviction that I sign the petition for the adoption of a rule to establish a
Climate Action Plan for Indiana.
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I am a lifelong Hoosier as well as a member of a family of Hoosier Pioneers, first settling in Indiana in 1821. As a student of history I
am well aware ofthe adage that those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. Those who choose to battle science and rely on
antiquated technology are repeating mistakes ofthe past and ignoring the opportunity to develop and adopt new means and methods -
the kind of processes that could very well result in Indiana becoming a leader in technology. Indiana could be a leader in stewardship
of resources and in the quality of life for the citizens of planet earth. This could all be made possible by a simple realignment of
priorities. Stop using resources and efforts to deny change and promote buggy whip practices. Just because it is easy to say "that is the
way we have always done things" and "if it was good enough for my father it is good enough for me" doesn't mean we are on the
right path We should set a priority of innovation and research that will make effective use of the intellectual talent of the state.
In the past Indiana has suffered many set backs by hanging onto declining technology. The state bankrupted itself financing canals in
the face of advancing railroad construction. We continue hanging onto coal- committed to coal production despite well documented
risks of mercury poisoning in the air, black lung in workers, polluted ground water and sinkholes as a result of digging and wholesale
scarring ofthe land left behind. We continue to spend ridiculous amounts of money to expand interstate roadways in urban areas
instead of creating useful mass transit and urban plans that would enhance lives. We promote and encourage tax incentives and
structures that reward wasteful expansions of infrastructure when consolidating and repair of services in place - efficient and in many
places complete and paid for - would be more sustainable.
An important part ofmy life is enjoying nature and the environment As an architect I am aware that we must be good stewards ofour
resources - both in building with sustainable materials and design practices that support efficient operations - to use tools that turn
off lights, to set thermostats low and conserve energy, to use daylighting and natural ventilation, to plan thoughtfully and to reuse
buildings wherever possible. The lessons I learned through education have been reinforced through advocacy and publications, client
influences and lifelong learning. I am proud that my profession has been so focused on sustainability. But these are limited efforts
compared to society as a whole. We are not making an impact that will create enough a broad based change in habits nor enough
thought to assure a significant change in our stewardship of resources.
As I look forward, I see the specter of climate change as an opportunity for the citizens of Indiana to use their creativity and ingenuity
to enhance, enrich and obtain rewards for their efforts. Approaching this situation with a scientific, can do approach through our
communities, schools and universities is a beginning. In addition our legislature, local govermnents and utilities can become partners
in sustainability and in enhancing our quality oflife. Already we are beginning to see the effect of bicycle lanes and paths making our
cities more vibrant places. This is a simple first step in adopting a healthier, more active lifestyle. Creating a Climate Action Plan can
help to provide a unified, defined path toward a sustainable future. That future will have a better, more sustainable quality of life that
will lead to healthier, more engaged citizens who reap the benefits of change. I feel we have an obligation to defme and develop
technology so all can enjoy a high standard of living. Climate change is an opportunity to alter the way we live and reap the benefits
of our efforts. The environment requires requires more than just individuals limiting personal energy consumption. By taking the
initiative to actively address large scale change we can s cceed. And by addressing serious issues we will adapt and prosper.
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosien, I believe our government must take the necessary
actions to ensure that our youth and future generations ofHoosien will inherit a healthy environment. I
support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan that wID: (1)
aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) punue
and (3) help Hoosien adapt to current impacts of climate change, as weD as prepare for future impacts
In 2012, I began to travel around Indiana, presenting a slideshow on the reality of climate change. I have been
in front of- as ofthis writing - around 7000 people, all ofthem anxious to better understand human impact on
the environment. Two recent studies, one from Stanford, one from IU-Bloomington, both indicate that the
majority of Hoosiers understand something significant and terribly troubling is happening to their world.
My own urgency led me to leave my nearly two-decade career in journalism, as Managing Editor ofNUVO
Newsweekly and Editor of Indiana Living Green. I was fortunate to find a full time position with an exemplary
non-profit, Earth Charter Indiana, an organization whose mission is to advocate for transparency in politics and
harmony among races, social classes and all life forms. At ECI, I now work full time on climate issues,
encouraging everyone, but most especially youth, to climate stewardship and civic leadership. It is the most
gratifying and inspiring work I have ever done.
As the father ofthree children, my urgency regarding the future ofour planet has doubled. I want my children
and grandchildren to enjoy this wondrous world.
I sign this petition in support ofthe proposed rulemaking because I believe that global warming, and the
the world. I believe that in addressing these extraordinary challenges we can lead our nation in vision and
commitment, growing a green economy and engaging stakeholders across all categories.
As a life-long Hoosier and as a graduate ofIU-Bloomington, I rely on my fellow citizens, and believe in our
leaders to do the right thing when it comes to climate change.
Together, we can solve our challenges, and heal our relationship tl
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I have lived in Indiana for more than 38 years, and am proud to call myself a Hoosier. After graduating from
Butler University in 1986, I chose to make my life in Indianapolis, a city I love. I have written about
environmental issues and policy as a reporter for the Associated Press. I later served as a deputy commissioner
for policy and planning at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and as deputy director for
policy and planning for the Indianapolis Department ofPublic Works. I have run a small business, working with
municipalities throughout the state on issues involving stormwater and combined sewer overflows, a problem
that will be magnified by our changing climate. I was previously executive director ofImproving Kids'
Environment, a non-profit organization based in Indianapolis that works to reduce environmental threats to
children's health. Currently, I am Indiana representative for the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign, which is
working to move Indiana beyond coal to clean energy and energy efficiency. As a volunteer, I helped form a
green team at my church and have held leadership positions in Indianapolis Green Congregations, an affiliate of
Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light. I have two sons and believe I have a responsibility to leave this world a better
place for my children and, God willing, my future grandchildren.
I sign this petition to support this proposed rulemaking because I believe climate change is the moral issue of
our time, and because I believe Indiana has an opportunity to improve public health and create jobs by
developing a plan that will move us toward renewable energy and energy efficiency. I believe it is time for
Indiana to stop ignoring the facts of climate change and bring together the many Hoosier scientists,
entrepreneurs, businesses, public officials and non-governmental organizations who are already working on this
issue. We have the intellect and ability to solve this problem ifwe put our minds to it.
Having worked in both state and city government, as a businesswoman, and for a non-profit organization, I
know how important it is to look at this issue from many sides and develop a workable plan that recognizes the
uniqueness ofIndiana's economy and our way of life. I call on the Environmental Rules Board to use its
authority and leadership to produce a Climate Action Plan that will help Indiana pursue a robust and sustainable
future.
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Given global climate change threatens aU Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the necessary
My job is to travel the state of Indiana in search of Hoosier-based climate solutions that can be celebrated as a
Bicentennial legacy. The aim is to discover, document, and catalog at least 200 projects that contribute to food
security, safe and sufficient water, clean air, biodiversity, renewable energy and resilient communities. These
projects (now 200 and counting) demonstrate lots ofHoosier gumption, savvy and concern at the grassroots
level.
Given these substantial grassroots initiatives, I strongly believe we need a Climate Action Plan for Indiana that
supports and grows these fledgling "role models." Such a Plan would give hope to thousands of bright young
Hoosiers who worry about their quality of life in a world beset with escalating climate disruptions and distress.
Such a Plan would provide guidance and coherence to both young and old activists who want to be involved in
climate mitigation and adaptation. Such a Plan, if it be bold and innovative, would distinguish Indiana as a
national leader in climate readiness. Such a Plan would give fresh purpose and practical action handles for
those who understand the gravity of climate change but don't know what to do about it.
I can't think of anything more important or timelier than a strong Climate Action Plan for Indiana.
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I am currently a college student attending school at Butler University. During my time of study I have been
exposed to the concerns of climate change in several fields. In biology courses we learn about the mass
extinction of plants in animals. in chemistry we learn how the chemicals we put into the air become powerful
acids capable of destroying ecosystems, in psychology and history we learn how poor communities (including
those in Indianapolis) are being hurt everyday by air pollution. This is an issue that spans all studies; it has been
proven time and time again to be scientific truth and concerns each and every person on this planet. Our
environment is being destroyed right before our eyes and my generation will face the brunt of it. Indiana has
stayed on the sidelines for far too long. a plan is needed in order to have any hope of saving our planet.
This problem is no longer something that can be avoided; legislation must be put in place to change our world
for the better. It is possible for individuals to make an attempt to slow climate change, by driving less or using
more energy efficient products. However when it comes down to it that is not enough. New sources of energy
must be perused; burning fossil fuels is not only bad for the environment but also bad for the Hoosiers who are
in the area ofthe dirty coal plants. It is the government's responsibility to protect its citizens and currently the
Indiana government is not even giving its citizens a fighting chance at the future for future generations. I
implore to pursue a Climate Action Plan for Indianapolis before it is too late.
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Climate change is the most critical issue of our time. Each of us has a responsibility for
the health of our planet. Clean air, clean water, renewable sources of energy, locally
produced food and a thoughtful plan for biodiversity can go a long way in contributing
to a sustainable future.
A Climate Action Plan is an urgent need and would set an example to other states that
conservation and adaptation, ofour limited resources, are a top priority throughout
Indiana. Immediate action by the State of Indiana would strengthen green jobs and form
an ecomony which would be beneficial to all Hoosiers;
Indiana celebrated its State Parks on its 100
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world that Indiana is planning for future generations now.
Nothing should be more important.
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Given global elimate ehange threatens aD Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the neeessary
aetions to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy environment. I
support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Aetion Plan that will: (1)
aggressively reduee emissions of greenhouse gases, whieh aeeelerate the elimate ehange erisis, (2) pursue
long-term solutions, sueh as energy effieieney, energy eonservation and renewable energy resourees, to
prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while ereating quality loeal jobs and a thriving eeonomy,
and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to eurrent impaets of elimate ehange, as weD as prepare for future impacts
I support the request for rulemaking that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan because I am increasingly
concerned about the severity ofthe environmental crisis that faces our world. Addressing this crisis will require
decisive and immediate and I believe that action must come from policymakers as well as individual
citizens. The Climate Action Plan is a necessary and important step towards improving our environment now
and ensuring the safety of our planet in the long term. Additionally, I would like to see my home state become a
leader on this issue and set an example for the rest ofthe nation.
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I am a Glacial Geologist who has been studying the relationships between ice sheet and Earth's climate for the
past 20 years. My research publications focus on reconstructing the history of the Antarctic ice sheet and
thereby improving models that aim to predict future changes to Antarctica's ice and its potential contributions to
global sea level rise. This experience, combined with teaching at IUPUI has provided me opportunity to have a
dialogue with a wide range of Hoosiers about the causes and consequences of climate change.
Indiana is one of the U. S.' s largest producers of C02 and some of the most pessimistic predictions of how this
will impact our climate are happening earlier than anticipated. Since citizens all across the state are already
impacted by climate changes, it is urgent for Indiana to establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan. I am
motivated by my interaction with so many outstanding students who, once they understand the science, are
bewildered that so little action has been taken to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and to make real, tangible
plans to deal with this issue that will impact their future. The sooner we act, the more opportunities we will
have to minimize the negative impacts of our changing climate on the environment and the economy. Let's
take this opportunity and move Indiana forward.
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and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as weD as prepare for future impacts
In 2006 I experienced a moment of clarity about the environment. It occurred to me that the decadent lifestyle of my
middle-class suburban existence, fueled by a non-renewable and finite resource-petroleum--was not sustainable. Peak
oil was not a new idea then, just as consuming fewer of the Earth's resources, eating local food with a smaller carbon
footprint and "reduce, reuse, recycle" were not new ideas. But it had taken 46 years for me to put two and two
together, for environmental concerns to break through years of cross-country family vacations, fast-food Styrofoam
conveniences and faux luxuries-like cool mountain spring water served up in plastic bottles.
I'd been writing opinion columns for The Indianapolis Star for a number of years, and that year rmanaged to get them to
publish a piece about peak oil. I began writing regularly about environmental issues In The Star, and shared my emerging
environmental consciousness about things like comprehensive recycling, reusable shopping bags and the threats I had
discovered to honeybees, bats, frogs, our inland waters and oceans.
I'm no expert on the environment. I'm just a person who has chosen to be informed, and who believes in dOing the right
thing to the best of my ability. And this much I know: The consumer economy we've all been convinced to embrace over
the past half-century, fueled by energy sources that are running out or that are environmentally costly to extract, does
not provide a sustainable future for us or our children. Worse, our overconsumption of global resources in this country
hurts people around the world, disproportionally affects those in poverty and puts our national security at risk.
Selfishly wasting resources is the wrong thing to do. It goes against every value I was taught growing up, by parents and
grandparents who valued saving and frugality. It goes against the teachings of the Catholic Church in which I was raised,
which said we should be good stewards of the Earth. It goes against the values I learned serving my country In the
United States Air Force, where conservation of resources both at home and at work were constantly stressed.
It seems impossible, as the dystopias of Orwell, Atwood and Huxley are unfolding, to think that we can combat the
wanton and selfish destruction of our planet and the climate change to come. The enemies of doing the right thing seem
too big and entrenched: corporations with billions of marketing dollars and their friends in government who enable
them. Fewer and fewer in-depth sources of hard news and a populace that prefers its info in unsubstantive, unedited
140-character bits. So many uphill battles. Can there be a "we" to effect worldwide moral collective action without the
inevitable meaningless and abortive accusations of "socialism?" can the vested interests become interested in an
economy that invests in the future, rather than an economy that depends on ever-increasing consumption? can we stop
talking about the economy, and begin talking about life?
A wise person once told me that you can't change other people, but you can change yourself. When these feelings of
pessimism arise, , remind myself that reducing consumption is the key to fixing the environment, to mitigating the worst
effects of climate change and to halting the destruction of species. And as a middle-class American inhabitant of this
planet with daily consumer choices to make and multiple platforms on which to talk about them, I can and will work to
make a positive difference in the environment and will prevail on lawmakers and others to do the same.
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In the mid eighties while studying marine biology at Florida Institute of Technology I first learned about global
climate change and began to follow the research to identify the sources leading to the change. Over the years it
has become abundantly clear that human activity is a significant contributor. The opportunity for us to make
changes that will reverse the trends of increasing atmospheric C02 before disastrous impacts are inevitable is
rapidly fading. As a 20-year resident of Indiana I strongly support taking action while there is still hope of
heading of the worst.
I sign this petition in support of the proposed rulemaking because I believe that global climate change, and the
resulting weather impacts that we are experiencing, are among the most critical issues facing our state, our
nation and indeed the world. I believe that in addressing these extraordinary challenges we can lead our nation
in vision and commitment, growing a green economy and engaging stakeholders across all categories.
The time to act is now and I know that together, we can solve our challenges, and move forward with changes
that will help avert climate disaster while maintaining the standard of living for our citizens.
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My name is Kevin Logan, MD and I am an Internist who specializes in Environemtal Medicine. Patients that
fall within the scope of treatment, by this specialty, are individuals who are exposed to environmental pollutants
that negatively impact their nervous, endocrine and immune systems. They are often misdiagnosed as suffering
from depression, malingering or chronic fatigue but are reacting to toxins in the air and water that is invisiable
to the eye. Many of the same industries that are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions are also responsible
for other pollutants such as Volatile Organic Compounds and heavy metals like mercury, lead and cadmium.
For those individuals with a genetic predisposition, they are unable to process these compounds and develop
and variety of clinical symptoms that often go undiagnosed because most physician are not trained to identify
environmental sources for diseases. It is estimated that 1 in 4 children today are likely to suffer from a chronic
disease and many of these are the direct result of toxins encountered in the air, food and water. I have spent the
last several years studying the effects on the human body in an attempt to provide relief for the many who are
suffering. However, if we do not change policy as it relates to reduction of emissions then we are likely to
continue to see a greater number of Hoosiers suffering from these diseases.
State/describe relevant information about yourself that demonstrates your specialized knowledge about or
interest in the issue of climate change.
If we are going to make an impact in the lives of all Hoosiers' health then we must adopt specific rules to
provide the framework for a state-wide Climate Action Plan that will guide industry, government and
consumers to reduce overall emissions in the future.
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I am the publisher of a 25 year old weekly newspaper in Indianapolis that regularly covers environmental issues
in our community. I am also the publisher of Indiana Living Green, formerly a monthly, statewide pUblication
on green living and now living as an online publication.
I have served on the board ofthe Hoosier Environmental Council for the past nine years and have been involved
with numerous environmental groups over the years as a funder as well as a sponsor through my publications.
I also serve on a foundation board that funds activities of the Sierra Club, the Indiana Forest Alliance, The
Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and the Hoosier Environmental Council.
So my awareness of the impending climate crisis is informed. I understand the market and social forces that are
working against an intelligent and open consideration of this impending crisis and am hopeful that the
reasonable request made by the petition will be considered with honesty.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Given global climate change threatens aD Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the
necessary actions to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a
healthy environment. I support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide
Climate Action Plan that will: (1) aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which
accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) pursue long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency,
energy conservation and renewable energy resources, to prevent further degradation of our
atmosphere while creating quality local jobs and a thriving economy, and (3) help Hoosiers adapt
to current impacts of climate change, as weD as prepare for future impacts that may be
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For the last eight years I have worked locally on hunger relief (working side by side with volunteers at
Second Helpings to prepare healthy and nutritious meals that are served through more than 70 local
non-profits). Throughout my studies in the Executive Master's program through the ill Lilly Family
School of Philanthropy at IUPUI, I focused my research on organizations that address food security and
malnutrition. This last year, I began volunteering as a local organizer for Indianapolis' Oxfam Action
Corps (a local group that supports the work of Oxfam America). Oxfam Action Corps works to solve
the problems of hunger, poverty, and injustice. A key area ofthis work is focusing on fixing problems
within the global food system to address our need to feed the anticipated global population of 9 billion
people by 2050.
As a local leader, I receive extensive research reports from Oxfam America and regularly read the
twitter feeds from other organizations within the international development community. For years now,
Oxfam America and other parts ofthe international development community have been fighting the
impact of climate change from two fronts - preparation (building resilience for farmers and their
communities) and humanitarian efforts (responding to crises brought on by extreme weather events).
The global nature of our food system means this crisis is not just the problem of the poor who live in
developing countries. We import much of our food, yet 80 percent of agriculture worldwide is rain-fed
and world grain reserves are at historically low levels (each year in the past decade the stock-to-use
ratio has fallen below the long-term 25-year average, with the lowest ratios coinciding with significant
world food price spikes, as in 2007-8). Additionally, our local sources of food are being impacted. In
2012, drought caused record payouts of$15 billion in crop insurance to U.S. Farmers. (As taxpayers
we currently pay $1.3 billion a year in subsidies to private insurance companies for crop insurance.)
Within the last year the State of California and portions of 11 other states were categorized as drought
designations (disaster areas) by the USDA. Additionally, just today, the BBC released an article
showing that increases in C02 will severely diminish the nutrition within basic grains like wheat and
rice. In short, not only may food be in short supply and begin to cost more, but we may have to
consume more calories to get the basic nutrition we need (fueling our current obesity epidemic).
Globally and locally we are already paying a high price for climate change. The costs are human
suffering both here and abroad, as well as fmancial. A state-wide Climate Action Plan provides a way
to address these risks by gathering data, evaluating current practices, developing a plan, and providing
strong accountability. I trust that as the Environmental Rules Board, you will use your authority,
leadership, expertise and resources to make an effective Climate Action Plan a reality; protecting our
our fellow Hoosiers, Americans, and those abroad from hunger and malnutrition.
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Like most children, I was raised to care for my fellow humans and the planet we call home. Somehow, though,
we have disconnected ourselves from the reality that as adults, we are not caring for our planet and, in fact,
are doing the opposite. I now have a child of my own and every day feel the friction between what I try to teach
my daughter about caring for our planet and the actions that she sees adults around her taking.
I have been a classroom teacher in Indianapolis and Chicago and I can tell you that kids are outraged and
disillusioned with adults and our lack of leadership when it comes to climate change. Kids are more in touch
with the science ofclimate change than adults are and kids are ready to begin developing solutions for a healthy
future. Sadly, it is the adults who are dragging their feet.
I moved to Chicago in 2006 and realized very quickly how different the conversations about humans and the
environment are outside of Indiana. In Chicago, I met so many youth who felt compelled to act because they
know adults take the issues before them seriously . Youth, in places like Chicago, have role models "walking
the walk" in their legislature and local government. Indiana youth need to see people in power taking these
issues seriously. I participated in many local initiatives where youth and adults worked hand-in-hand to address
environmental concerns. When I returned to Indiana in 2011, I felt like I was going back in time. Hoosiers still
aren't paying attention to science, to the concerns ofits population, and to the real threats before us.
I left classroom teaching because of the urgency I felt in engaging kids in the real issues before them. I pursued
a master's degree in Humane Education to prepare myself to really help kids learn about persistent global
problems and to facilitate their participation in these real-world issues. This work is the most important and
meaningful work of my life and the only subject I've taught where almost every participant asks, "Why haven't
I learned this before? This is the stuff we should be learning about because this really matters."
I now am a Humane Educator for HEART as well as the Youth Program Director at Peace Learning Center and
work in the realm of violence prevention, social emotional skill development, and helping to establish safe and
healthy school/organizational culture. We bring kids to our setting, nestled in the forests of Eagle Creek, and
see kids come alive--passionate and hopeful about our environment and our future.
I am signing this petition in support of a Climate Action Plan because it is time that adults catch up to the youth
who are concerned, and rightly so, about our future. Please don't be afraid to act in accordance with the
simplest of teachings that we must care for our communities and homes, in the interest of ourselves and of our
children and grandchildren.
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I have lived in Indiana for most ofmy life. I believe that Indiana is a great state in which to live and work.
However, it consistently ranks among the worst states for environmental degradation and pollution. This makes
it less attractive to the young professionals who are so important to a state's economy, and thus prevents the
state from greater economic development. The establishment of a state-wide Climate Action Plan would be a
ftrst step in remedying this issue.
Environmental issues have always been important to me. I am a member of Earth Charter Indiana, the Sierra
Club, American Farmland Trust, the Arbor Day Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife, the Hoosier Environmental
Council, Mercy for Animals, the National Wildlife Federation, the Nature Conservancy, the National Resource
Defense Council, Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light, and the Eastside Creation Care Network.
I think it is imperative that the State of Indiana do more to improve the environmental conditions in the state,
for the common good. Climate change is upon us, the recent droughts, heat wave, and cold wave are results and
indications. In addition, reducing pollution is a quality of life issue that affects all residents. Rulemaking to
establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan will at least be a step in the right direction.
DATE: May 12,2014
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Throughout nursing school and my many years as a health educator, it became blatantly clear to me that, even if
only for anthropocentric reasons, it was essential that our society start making large strides to stop the damage
we are wreaking upon the Earth. We literally cannot continue to sustain our society's current levels of
consumption and emissions.
Now, as a junior high teacher, I spend my days motivating the next generation to create a better world for
themselves. Our students are presently researching ways in which to sustain healthy human lifestyles on a
healthy planet-and their findings all point to less consumption and fewer emissions, renewable energy sources,
and organic foods grown by local fanners.
When looking at what is being done (or not done) at the state and national levels to address such issues, many
students have been dismayed to find where Indiana stands relative to other states in the union.
Regardless ofhow I feel, I can say for certain that my students are motivated to see change for a healthier
tomorrow.
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I have a science background and have been giving presentations to the public on climate change science and sustainable living since
2007. In 2008, I cofounded Carmel Green Initiative (CGI) and serve as president. CGI is committed to building a more sustainable
community through partnerships and collaboration with the City of Carmel as well as Carmel schools, congregations, businesses,
community groups and homeowners. CGI's climate literacy outreach is endorsed locally by scientists at Indiana University, Purdue
University, IUPUI, Butler University and Ball State.
The State of Indiana must act on climate change as more and more reports warn about the dangers. The USGCRP's National Climate
Assessment for the Midwest region projects increasing public health risks due to increased heat wave intensity and frequency,
increased humidity, degraded air and water quality; more flooding due to heavy rainfall affecting transportation, agriculture, human
health, and infrastructure; changing forest composition; decreasing agricultural yield in the long run; and increased risks to the Great
Lakes. The IPCe's report, Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability warns that the risks from climate change impacts will be difficult to
manage ifhigh levels ofwarming from carbon pollution are allowed to continue unabated Reports from the Center for Naval
Analyses Military Advisory Board and the Department of Defense fmd that climate change is a catalyst for conflict, a threat multiplier
and a growing threat to U.S. national security.
I sign this petition in support ofthe proposed rulemaking because it is incumbent upon government officials to support the Indiana
Constitution to protect the peace, safety and well-being of Indiana citizens. The State of Indiana should create and implement a
comprehensive Climate Action Plan to protect Indiana citizens and future generations from the worst impacts of climate change.
According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, thirty-four states have already enacted Climate Action Plans as ofthis
writing.
One of the concerns has been that we can't afford to address climate change because it's too expensive and costs jobs. But the truth is
that we can't afford not to take action to mitigate climate change. Indiana has already sustained extensive damage to infrastructure,
homes, lives and livelihoods due to flooding, extreme heat, drought, tornadoes and severe storms which are consistent with projected
climate change impacts and will worsen if climate change continues unabated. The financial impacts of climate change in other states
also affect Hoosiers. For example, $62 billion of infrastructure damage from Superstorm Sandy on the east coast was passed on to tax
payers across the country. The good news is that energy conservation and clean renewable energy create jobs. Indiana has significant
solar and wind energy resources, and should position itself to lead the transition to clean renewable energy and avoid falling behind.
Communities that understand and prepare for the ongoing energy and climate challenges we face today will be more prosperous, more
resilient and enjoy a better quality of life.
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our govemment must take the necessary
and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as weB as prepare for future impacts
[ I have been a resident in Indiana since 1979 and after my husband passed away in 1984, I
raised my children as a single mom. I have always been aware and interested in the problem of
climate change but I wanted to be of assistance to others so when I went back to school, 1
received my degree in Social work. For sixteen years, I worked as case manager at a
community mental health center. After taking an early retirement, I became a full time
volunteer for Organizing For Action and they sent me to the 2013 Summer Training for the
Climate Reality Project. At the training, I learned the basic science behind climate change and
the solutions that are necessary to mitigate it. I continue to educate myself on this issue
through reading, attending lectures by scientists and through studying weather events that are
occurring around the world.
As an OFA climate campaign lead volunteer, I am able to combine my social work skills along
with my knowledge of climate change to work in our community to help organize and educate
people about the dangers of climate change. We work to engage people to advocate for
sustainable and clean energy and to help facilitate legislation to protect our environment
which we all depend on.
I am very passionate about being part of the solution to climate change and my love for the
survival of humanity continues to drive my daily efforts.]
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threatens mankind's ability to continue to survive on this earth and if we are going to solve
this problem it will require the dedication and sincere actions from everyone, from local
communities to international cooperation across the world.
President Obama's Climate Action Plan includes:
1. Reducing C02 emissions.
2. Reducing the impacts of climate change.
3. Returning the United States to an International standing.
As more and more peopJe experience the effects of climate change and understand the basic
science behind it they are demanding action. It is time for all of us to do our part to do
whatever we can to slow down and reduce the effects of climate change.]
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I am a third year student and Butler University and have had a high interest in the environment for a very long
time. I have studied the environment previously in my course of secondary education. Currently I am enrolled
in an environmental psychology class that discuss how certain psychological processes affect ones reaction to
climate change. In the course of studying this subject I have read countless peer reviewed articles on the matter
as well as become fairly involved with petitioning against the Keystone Pipeline and working at KI eco center.
I am signing this petition is support of the proposed rulemaking because climate change is the most pressing
issue that our world is facing right now, and it will only worsen in the future. We are already very far behind in
taking action to defend ourselves against this issue and therefore it is crucial that we are taking every step we
can to smooth this change is important. Although the effects may not be as salient now, they are upon us and
will greatly effect generations to come. I want to keep the trend of future generations living better than the
previous and at this point in time that is not the way its looking.
Why let future generations suffer for something we could have done something about. I am pledging myself to
the fight against climate change because I want to see a better world. I don't want to have to tell my children
about the once beauties ofthe world, I want them to see it and experience it. Lets step up to the plate, Indiana,
sustainable future.
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Given global threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the
to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy environment. I
While growing up in Indiana as the daughter ofa Lutheran pastor, I was taught to have a deep love for the
complexity and wonder of Creation and an urgent sense of responsibility to cherish, rather than exploit, the
Earth which sustains hwnanity and all other life. This commitment has only strengthened in the years since
and infonns all aspects ofmy life and work still today.
As an adult, I have been increasingly embarrassed, frustrated, and saddened that my dear home state exhibits so
little initiative to protect its natural resources, address runaway air, water, and soil pollution, and to consider the
grim realities of anthropocentric climate change that face us all. However, now more than ever, I feel hopeful
that most Hoosiers have begun to understand and embrace the overwhelming evidence of global climate change.
At the very least, it is becoming increasingly obvious that Indiana will need to offer evidence of a much greater
commitment to environmental quality if we hope to attract bright young professionals and progressive,
innovative companies to make Indiana their home.
As we all know, a problem will only continue to grow and worsen if ignored; it is imperative that we create a
Climate Action Plan as outlined above, and the time is NOW. I believe that Indiana is ready to be proactive,
rather than reactive, and join the 32 other states that have prepared similar action plans. I hope that our children
will look back at our actions with pride, rather than the disappointment I have felt for so many years. It is
something that I cling to: this hope that we can change in time to leave our children and grandchildren the same
beautiful, life-giving world that we all enjoy today.
I sign this petition in vehement support of adopting a rule requiring Indiana to establish a state-wide Climate
Action Plan that will require emission reductions, increased efficiency, conservation, and use ofrenewables,
and prepare our state for the inevitable future impacts of climate change.
Thank you for the opportunity to be heard, and thank you in advance for taking action.
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and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare for future impads
Since 2007, I have been exploring in my research and teaching the science of climate change and public
responses to it. The current report ofthe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change synthesizes a great body
of research, which has established clearly that climate change is largely anthropogenic and must be mitigated
urgently if we are to avoid a disastrous scenario of significant sea level rise, climate refugees in numbers
unprecedented in human history, and massive famine and disease globally. Here in Indiana, we are already
seeing storms of greater intensity and frequency than before, as well as more frequent flooding and droughts;
these weather trends increase the risk of food insecurity in years to come.
Governments at all levels -national, regional, and local- must provide leadership in encouraging energy
conservation and renewables, because the problem is of a magnitude that cannot be solved by individual
citizens merely acting as responsible consumers, and because large companies have become so powerful
in the present political system. While waiting for appropriately responsible action at the national level,
several individual cities have created and implemented programs that reduce their carbon footprints and
make a life-saving difference. Let's follow this example in Indiana. Establishing a Climate Action Plan will
benefit the environment that supports us all; it will benefit our health and security, and also our economy and
jobs. It will save the future generations. The time to take this step is now.
DATE: May 5. 2014
Mai Kuha, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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Ball State University
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I have been working in sustainability in higher education since 2008. I have written a climate action plan and I
have a Master's degree in Public Affairs with a focus on Sustainable Development and Policy Analysis. I serve
on several sustainability-related boards and I am an active volunteer in my community with sustainability-
related initiatives.
I am signing this petition in support of the proposed rulemaking because I believe it is vital for our Hoosier state
to begin addressing climate change. Out of over 9,000 peer-reviewed authors of scientific journal articles
published last year, only one author rejected anthropogenic climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel for
Climate Change's most recent report resoundingly urges policy makers to take immediate action to mitigate
climate impacts. Temperature extremes, floods, droughts, and storms will continue to increase in frequency.
Doing nothing, or worse, denying the urgency of strong action is irresponsible and an extreme failure of risk
management. Climate action and resiliency planning are critical for the future of our Hoosier state, our country,
and the planet.
The Earth Charter begins with this sobering truism "We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history, a time
when humanity must choose its future." I believe the Environmental Rules Board has the authority, leadership,
expertise and resources to make an effective Climate Action Plan a reality, thus helping Indiana choose a robust
and sustainable future.
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support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Oimate Action Plan that will: (1)
long-term sGlutiens, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy resGUrCe5, to
I have been actively involved in environmental issues for years and have also made it a focus of my
professional career for the past 10 years. This culminated in the incorporation ofEcoSource Inc., a solar power
and general contracting company which built the first LEED Gold Home in Indianapolis in conjunction with
Casa Verde. We have also installed numerous solar power systems throughout the state. I am a LEED
Accredited Professional since 2008 through the US Green Building Council
There is little question that there is significant potential of climate change. Recognizing and appreciating the
need for forward thinking government guidelines will help reduce carbon emissions. There is no negative to the
reduction of carbon emissions. The quality of life for all Hoosiers will be enhanced by improvement to our air
quality and the environment. Whether it is new jobs in the solar industry, the reduction of soil erosion through
the planting ofwindbreaks, facilitating the dynamic wind industry, improving the energy efficiency of our
homes and business or creating more bicycle lanes the changes will be positive. Together we can share an
enhanced quality of life or we can choose to do nothing ..... and see what that brings. I am firmly in the camp of
those who believe government is there to facilitate the common good.
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I am a current employee of the Indianapolis Public Schools as a school social worker and serve on the
Environmental Team at Cold Spring Environmental Studies Magnet. Our school serves students in grades
kindergarten through sixth grade with a special focus on environmental stewardship and education.
We believe that the ultimate well-being of our society, our state and our city is directly linked to the care and
attention we give to the health of our environment including our air, water and soil. Scientific evidence now
clearly shows that current governmental, corporate and personal practices have created climate change that is
directly related to the increasing severity of natural disasters such as flooding, wildfires, drought and rising
global temperatures. Our students are attentive to these environmental issues and are learning and practicing
ways to positively address this critical issue.
I support this petition because I believe that climate change and our current environmental practices are two of
the most important and critical issues facing our state and our world. By taking leadership to address these
urgent challenges we can take steps to reverse these trends and move forward with green and sustainable
practices that restore health and well-being to our natural world.
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Given global elimate ehange threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the neeessary
aenons to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy environment. I
support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Aetion Plan that will: (1)
aggressively reduee emissions of greenhouse gases, whieh aeeelerate the elimate ehange erisis, (2) pursue
long-term solutions, lueh as energy effieieney, energy eonservation and renewable energy resourees, to
prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while ereating quality loeal jobs and a thriving eeonomy,
and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to eurrent impacts of elimate ehange, as well as prepare for future impaets
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Shortly after I was recognized as the "Indiana Urban Forester of 2005" by the Indiana Urban Forest Council, I
was encouraged by the state to start a not-for-profit with the focus on youth and trees. Currently, Trees Indiana reaches
1,000+ youth each year through TreeKeeper programs, School-yard Habitat curriculum, Nature Explorer Classroom, and
local tree-plantings. Children understand the connection between the quality of our lives, the health of the planet, and
trees. I have seen the joy on children's faces as they gather around newly planted saplings chanting "Grow, Tree,
Growl" The children know these young trees will provide shade, clean air, and beauty to their community among many
other benefits. Youth are ready and willing to be stewards of the Earth and guardians of trees.
Presently, I am the Math and Science specialist for Oak Farm Montessori's Upper Elementary. During Matter
and Energy lessons students enter household information into a carbon footprint calculator. Quickly they recognize how
manageable changes can collectively make sizeable impact on the use of resources. The "Toast Challenge" brings
awareness to the number of processes and energy consumed to take a grain of wheat to the stage of popping your toast
into the toaster. These and other lessons prepare children for the decisions they will face as adults.
I believe climate change is the most crucial issue facing our state, nation, and the world. It is imperative that our
government take action to ensure our youth and future generations inherit a healthy environment. I sign this petition in
support of the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan.
Children our ready to take action on behalf of the environment and so should law makers.
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Save the Dunes urges the Environmental Rules Board to establish a process to develop a Climate Action Plan for Indiana.
Given the substantial environmental, economic, and quality of life ramifications of the forecasted changes across Indiana,
we believe a robust, thorough Plan should be crafted using the best science available.
DATE: 5/19/2014
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actions to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosien will inherit a healthy environment. I
support the adoption of a rule in Indioa that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan that wiD: (I)
aggressively reduce emissions of greenllouse gases, which accelerate the cHmate change crisis, (2) punue
and (3) help Hoosien adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare for future impacts
As a biblical scholar, I recognize that specialists in scientific fields possess knowledge of the physical properties
of the earth and its waters, atmosphere, and plant and animal life with a depth of understanding that necessarily
exceeds that of those of us who have not spent our careers studying in these fields. While some industries and
individuals with vested interests in disputing the science of global climate change continue to do so, these are
not the entities I would trust for information. Among actual scientists writing peer-reviewed studies, the
question is not in doubt. I don't have to personally verify their findings to take their warnings seriously. In fact,
the precautionary principle would suggest that ignoring these warnings is highly unwise.
The latest report ofthe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has made the urgency of taking action both
to mitigate climate change and to prepare for its effects clearer than ever. I was surprised when I learned that
Indiana is one of very few states that has not formulated a climate action plan, nor conducted a greenhouse gas
inventory, nor sought to provide case studies of leading by example in addressing climate change and
encouraging clean energy. On this score, we rank even below neighboring coal states such as Kentucky and
West Virginia, and we are the only Midwestern state that has not begun to take action. We are also one ofthe
most coal-dependent states in the U.S., with far less renewable resource development and support than others.
As a mother and an ordained Presbyterian minister, I understand humans to be responsible to care for the health
of the environment, so that we may pass on to future generations the beautiful habitation we enjoy. As a
Christian I also believe climate change is a pressing social justice issue: the U.S. and other western nations have
caused most of the elevation in greenhouse gas levels by our burning of fossil fuels, but it is the poor of the
earth, whose lives are most precarious, who are already suffering the most from the typhoons, mudslides,
droughts, and superstorms that we are beginning to see regularly. Scientists predict that what has been set in
motion already will get worse no matter what we do. But they also say we still have the power, if we can flnd
the political will, to avert the worst of what climate change can do. I would like to say that the state in which I
live is part ofthe solution.
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I retired nine years ago after spending 25 years as Founder and Executive Director of United Senior Action of
Indiana, a senior citizens public policy advocacy organization which grew to a membership of over 14,000.
Since retiring, my attention has turned more and more to the world that our great grandchildren will inherit from
us, and my (and our) responsibility to them. Having studied issues that will impact those future generations, I
have become thoroughly convinced that climate change presents a huge threat to their quality of life, and thus is
the primary moral issue of our time.
Some of the clear effects of climate change, unless we rapidly change course, will be:
Rising sea level which will drive millions around the earth from their homes - with resulting conflicts,
wars, humanitarian crises, and costs that are unfathomable.
Disruption of agricultural patterns and food supplies around the world.
Spread of tropical diseases into areas with no built up immunity.
Inadequate fresh water around the world due to drought and incursion of sea water into acquifers.
Our choice is literally to do what we can to change course or leave a legacy of destruction for future
generations. As a Hoosier, I want my state to take whatever actions we can to pass on a livable planet to our
great grandchildren. That must start with and effective Climate Action Plan, and I urge the Inciana
Environmental Rules Board to initiate the process for developing that plan.
DATE: March 15, 2014
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I have known about global warming since I first began studying science in college some 40 years ago.
Throughout my career in astrophysics and as a manager of space science education programs for NASA, I was
aware that the Earth was slowly warming. I watched with interest over the years as my colleagues in NASA
Earth Science accumulated new data and improved their climate models, giving increasing certainty to the fact
that our climate is in serious trouble. In recent years, I really took notice as I began seeing almost daily science
reports ofnewly discovered feedback loops: phenomena that are driving the warming to go much faster than
expected, phenomena that make me fear a catastrophic global warming far greater than the current models
imply.
This realization-this fear-has caused me to turn my attention away from outer space and towards our own
planet. The evidence of catastrophic consequences are already far too common: stonns, floods, fires, droughts,
water shortages, insect infestations, spreading tropical diseases, and species extinctions are being reported
worldwide. In Indiana, volatile weather patterns, flooding, and reduced crop yields are threatening our
economy. We must take immediate and firm responsibility for reducing our contributions to greenhouse gases,
adapting to the inevitable consequences of climate change, and taking advantage ofthe economic growth
potential in adopting sustainable practices.
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Director of Academic Excellence, University of Notre Dame
(formerly) Program Manager and Acting Director,
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I sign this petition for three reasons:
1) Hoosiers can no longer ignore climate change and the impact it has on our lives. I am a quantitatively
trained political scientist who is published by the most highly respected publishing press in my discipline. I
have studied climate change data in depth. The most recent evidence presented by the UNFCCC is both
statistically sound and widely accepted as fact. The statistical evidence supporting the existence of climate
change is irrefutable and the vast majority of scientific evidence suggests humans have a significant and
devastating impact on the climate. Specifically human industrial activity contributes to global warming.
2) I am concerned about the economic future of Indiana and the future ofmy pupils. As a political science
professor with a decade and a half of experience in the classroom, I have witnessed the change in popular
opinion about climate change. Through my time at both DePauw and Franklin I have witnessed that most
students today understand that climate change is occurring and that humans have an impact on the climate.
For them, recycling is a natural part oflife. Today's college students are worried about the climate,
regardless of their political persuasion. They understand that the market is shifting and they seek jobs in
more environmentally friendly economic sectors or within positions that may help old economic sectors
meet new environmental demands. It is time for Indiana to take the manufacturing lead in "green
technology." Ifwe fail to seize this opportunity, we will be left behind as the market shifts. Such a failure
will leave our youth behind and without the necessary skills to compete in the 21 st Century job market.
And, it is not just the young that support these initiatives. Indeed, recent studies show that all Hoosiers
understand that climate change is occurring. We must return to the traditional American value in which we
celebrate entrepreneurial innovation and invest in research and development for the good of the state and
country, specifically to combat global warming.
3) I also know that the state is capable of regulating GHG emissions without a significant state budgetary
impact. As a former Legal Investigator for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, I understand that
GHG regulation is simply another stop along the current inspection route. We cannot permit facilities to use
monetary might and legal pressure to continue to undermine the environmental security of Hoosiers.

Randall D. Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Chair
Franklin College Department of Political Science
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long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy consenation and renewable energy resources, to
I am seventy-one years old. In my lifetime I have seen the effects of global warming. When I was a child, we
always picked raspberries at my grandfather's farm when we cut and thrashed wheat, about July 4th. Now we
pick raspberries at least two weeks earlier. When I graduated from Penn State with a master degree in
Agricultural Engineering I took my first job in the US Virgin Islands. The coral was healthy and beautiful.
When I returned to the same Coral reefs in 1999, the coral was much diminished - brown, bleached, and much
of it dead. There were fewer fish and fewer varieties of fish.
In 2013 I was able to visit the Great Barrier Reef offthe northeast coast of Australia. Here too the coral was
suffering to an alarming extent. I have visited glaciers in Alaska and in the national parks in the western part of
the United States. They are all melting dramatically.
We are burning fossil fuels that took millions of years to form in a matter of hundreds of years. The carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere is rising dramatically. We must reverse this trend dramatically and rapidly. This is
possible. At my church we have reduced our electricity and natural gas consumption by over 40% over the past
six years. At my home we use almost no electricity that is not generated by the sun.
When I think of what the United States was able to do during World War II in approximately three years-
building tanks, ships, airplanes, mobilizing to win - I know that we can do all we need to do to reverse our
contribution to the C02 build up in the atmosphere by 2020.
I have five grandchildren. I want them to inherit an earth that is stable and productive not one where most of
their existence is spent on survival. I am a citizen ofthe earth. I want my fellow humans to prosper and not
have to migrate to higher ground because ofoceans rising or migrate to where there is rain to grow crops. All
ofwhich will lead to hardship and wars.
I want my state to take the lead in fonn and carry the planet.
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the necessary actions
to ensure that our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy environment. I support the
adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan that will: (1) aggressively
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) pursue long-term
solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy resources, to prevent further
degradation of our atmosphere while creating quality local jobs and a thriving economy, and (3) help
Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare for future impacts that may be
inevitable.
As a lifelong Hoosier with a Hoosier daughter, a Hoosier son, and a young Hoosier grandson, I am concerned about
the massive amount of C02 emissions being dumped into Hoosier air by coal-burning energy plants. Indiana is coal
country, and many Hoosiers have coal-related employment.
But now that over 97% of climate scientists agree that the majority of climate change has been caused by burning
fossil fuels, Indiana must begin to seriously transition to cleaner, renewable forms of energy. Although some deniers
would like to keep debating the causes or existence of climate change, the facts are in; and we must get down to
business.
We need a state-wide Climate Action Plan NOW! We cannot continue to have a false sense of security about
climate change in the near and distant future. The IN.gov website's has tried to do this by comparing our state's rate
of C02 reductions with the rates of other states. The fact that is not mentioned is that Indiana still produces more
than 100 million tons of C02 per year. That puts us in the top 5 producers of greenhouse gas in the country!
We need to get control of this threat to our health, our environment, and our economy. Now is the time to act
decisively. We do not need to be complacent and expect to solve this problem by generating electricity with yet
another fossil fueL. natural gas. Alternative energy sources are already up and working. We just need to recognize
their potential for long-term energy security and employment.
As a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Cotps, I give presentations on the causes, results, and solutions for
climate change. This organization has already trained nearly 6000 volunteers from more than 100 countries and
equipped them with materials for educating the public about this unprecedented problem facing the entire planet.
I am also an area representative for Sustainable Indiana 2016 (SI 2016) whose mission is "to discover, catalog, and
celebrate Hoosier-based climate solutions as a bicentennial legacy." These "green/sustainable" solutions will help
Hoosiers understand and adapt to the climate changes we are just beginning to experience such as weather extremes
and those that will follow if we do not take action immediately.
This is not science fiction. The Indiana Environmental Rules Board should no longer watch and wait. We need and
deserve a rule in Indiana to establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan.
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I am a retired Colonel in the United States Air Force, and a retired consulting systems engineer for the MITRE
Corporation. The last twenty-nine years of my careers immersed me in a culture of stewarding taxpayer dollars
rigorously and providing sound technical judgment to inform decisions affecting multi-million dollar programs.
This requires having a clear understanding of the reality on the ground. I learned early on the importance of
dealing with bad news as early as possible, and I saw more than once how much added pain, cost and hardship
inevitably follow a refusal to do so.
Climate change to me is just another example of institutional or political filters blinding decision-makers to
the reality on the ground. In this case, the reality is particularly awfuL My first grandchild was born at IU-
Methodist Hospital on May 5, 2013. Climate science tells me that, from her 34th birthday on, the coldest year
she experiences will be hotter than the hottest year recorded between 1860 and 2005. Every day we delay
dealing with this issue makes my granddaughter's future just that little bit more unpleasant.
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Apathy, I've come to realize, is the most destructive force in human existence. I have witnessed the indifference
of good people in the midst of a stagnant economy, a crumbling public education system, and the increasing
intensity of climate disasters. This fuels my professional life, as evidenced in my attainment of Masters degrees
in both Sustainable Energy and Technology (Training and Development, Operations Management) and a
Bachelors degree in Education. My interdisciplinary background has uniquely prepared me to participate in a
nationwide effort - a real effort - in transforming our economy to one based on sustainable energy, which could
mitigate (if not solve) these problems, resulting in a robust economy that is independent of foreign energy.
I have decided to dedicate my life tothis effort. I reach out to other individuals who care about future
generations' well-being and together we work to make progress. I have participated in the Summer Institute on
Sustainabilityand Energy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, a rigorous program that explores issues in
energy through research and discussions with experts in the fields of energy, urban planning, entrepreneurship
and ethics, and have been invited to return as a project designer for this year's event. Additionally, I have been
accepted into the Byron Fellowship, which explores environmental issues in Indiana and across our nation and
world.
This is not a partisan issue; currently, 32 states have an established Climate Action Plan. Too long have people
stood silent in our fair state. Weare rapidly approaching a tipping point: either enough people will engage in the
sustainability movement to thwart the looming climate crisis and those who are indifferent to it; or we will
completely lose control of our world, resulting in mass des ction and extinction.
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I have been interested in the topic of climate change for more than thirty years and have been speaking in public
about the subj ect since 2001. The science of climate change was new and perhaps subject to doubt in 1990. but
today it has been confirmed by thousands of peer-reviewed published studies. Today there is no honest dispute
remaining that human use of fossil carbon fuels is creating a warming blanket of C02 in our atmosphere. Ice
core studies have shown without question that atmospheric C02 and global temperature are linked. Past
variations in global climate caused by the Earth's orbit and relationship to the sun are well-understood. The
change that is occurring now is far outside the range of any in the past 800,000 years and portends serious
disruptions in our natural world. Permitted to continue, those disruptions will adversely affect global water and
food systems, the spread of disease, and the survivability of as much as a quarter of the planet's living species.
Great political efforts have been expended to convince legislators and the public that the science is wrong. That
is understandable. An effective response would mean encouraging expensive technological breakthroughs or
leaving 80% ofthe world's known fossil fuel reserves in the grOIDld. Clearly, legacy industries would prefer to
continue business as usual. Within 40 years, however, that will almost certainly mean severe losses for our
state, particularly its farmers. It is possible the needed technological breakthroughs in clean coal and nuclear
power could arrive, but we cannot rely on that hope. We must immediately encourage the changes we know are
within our reach today.
Contrary to the predictions of naysayers, a reduced-carbon future is not only possible but would result in a more
robust state economy with thousands of valuable jobs in expanding green industries. a more resilient energy
supply, and healthier Hoosiers.
Please, support the development of low-carbon energy. We have inadvertently built an enormous
environmental debt for the next generation. I urge you to accept and act upon our generation'S responsibility
for that debt.
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I have been practicing in the area of environmental law for almost 30 years, including five years as General
Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs with the Indiana Department ofEnvironmental
Management. I have served on numerous boards and commissions dealing with environmental issues, including
the former Indiana Solid Waste Management Board, the Indiana Natural Resources Commission, the former
Indiana Clean Manufacturing Advisory Committee, and the Marion County Wellfield Education Corporation
Board. I am listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of environmental law, In 2012 I was named
"Legal Advocate ofthe Year" by the Hoosier Environmental Council.
I sign this petition in support ofthe proposed rulemaking because I believe that global warming, and the
the world. This issue must be addressed at every level, from individuals making responsible personal choices to
local, state, national and international governing bodies implementing responsible policies, adopting appropriate
regulatory programs and encouraging/supporting innovative solutions and technologies that will eliminate or
reduce the causes of global warming.
Having worked on environmental issues my entire adult life, dedicated my legal career to environmental law
and served in an executive position at IDEM, I understand the need for a coordinated, state-wide effort and the
importance of basing regulatory decisions on sound scientific principles, accurate data and information. A
comprehensive state-wide Climate Action Plan can be a very effective mechanism to gather relevant
information and data, evaluate current practices and policies, and develop a plan to effectively address climate
change in Indiana.
The Earth Charter begins with this sobering truism - "We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history, a time
when humanity must choose its future." I believe the Environmental Rules Board has the authority, leadership,
expertise and resources to make an effective Climate Action Plan a reality, thus helping Indiana choose a robust
and sustainable future.
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As a public policy doctoral student and research consultant, I have studied environmental policy topics
including urban sustainability, food policy, and the National Organic Program. Food and agriculture, pillars of
Indiana's economy, have a grand impact on our climate. Sound, science-based, policy solutions can be
implemented in Indiana as part of a state-wide Climate Action Plan.
I have also served as a board member and officer.ofthe Earth Charter Indiana organization. The Earth Charter
offers careful, reasonable, and practical guidelines for sustainable ways of living and sustainable human
development. Among the Earth Charter principles are care and respect for the community of life, ecological
integrity, social and environmental justice, and democracy, nonviolence, and peace; all elements that can be
addressed in a Climate Action Plan for Indiana. The health and livelihood of future generations of Hoosiers -
our children and our children's children - compels us all to action today.
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The state of the current discourse on climate change makes clear that popular consensus as a prerequisite for action on
climate change is impossible. I am counting on our leaders and policymakers to responsibly sort fact from fiction, to
recognize that those who oppose action are not credible advocates, and to take the immediate action to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions recommended by the scientific consensus.
With a degree in broadcast communications, I have spent a portion of my ten-year communications career in television
news. I have seen first-hand the expectations placed on journalists to tell both 'sides' of a story, and the pressure to
manufacture 'balance' where it might not deserve to exist. I am also a litigation attorney and certified mediator
specializing in the kind of contract or fraud disputes where the evidence usually boils down to 'he said, she said.' When
two litigants' competing versions of the facts cannot possibly both be true, how is one to decide which is right?
It comes down to credibility. I have seen it countless times on the witness stand, in depositions, and in mediation
negotiations: litigants who know they are right behave accordingly, and litigants who know they are wrong are exposed
under cross-examination. It is therefore no surprise that jurors - the factfinders - are often encouraged to consider each
witness's credibility when deciding whether to accept or reject that witness's version of the facts.
I am dismoyed at the extent to which climate chonge controversies ore being manufactured by witnesses clearly lacking
credibility. With every book I read, every 1V news story I view, and every website I peruse, I see familiar patterns.
On one 'side' of the so-called debate is the scientific consensus: 97% of climate scientists agree that the climate is
changing and humans are the cause,; a position endorsed by nearly 200 worldwide scientific organizations.;; These
conclusions are reached after hypotheses are tested, results are analyzed, conclusions and methodology reviewed
by peers and accepted for publication in credible journals for further review by the scientific community. ii; Among this
community, uncertainties are acknowledged}V and scrutiny is welcomed. For decades, even centuries, on issues ranging
from the effects of tobacco smoke to the depletion ofthe ozone layer/ the scientific community has been a credible
witness for legislative factfinders.
On the other 'side' are those who appear to be motivated not by what is true, but what they want to be true. This side is
largely populated by those with little background in science,vi who self-publish or endorse papers intended to
masquerade as legitimate, peer-reviewed research, vii and whose self-interests are easily exposed. These are the
witnesses who crumble under closer examination.
One example: In late 2012, CNN aired a brief but heated debate between a respected scientist and one Marc Morano,
the founder of the anti-climate change blog Climate Depot.
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In familiar fashion, Morano presented an assortment of
cherry-picked facts to persuade viewers that the established climate science was flawed and the admittedly warming
climate flisn't a problem." Morano, who has only a political science degree and began his career as a reporter for Rush
Limbaugh,i. was hardly a credible witness - he is the highest-paid employee of the Committee for a Constructive
Tomorrow (CFACT), a known free-market lobbying group that has received over a half-million dollars from ExxonMobii
alone.' One organization named Morano flClimate Change Misinformer of the Year:,i
That Morano - and others like him - are paid advocates for an industry notorious for funding doubt
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dishonorable; that such non-credible perspectives are given a voice on our airwaves and in our legislative chambers, to
provide "balance" where none is deserved, is frightening; that the well-funded campaign of doubt is polarizing the public
and paralyzing action is itself a national and global crisis requiring the highest of leadership.
Six million corn-belt Hoosiers, with the drought of 2012 still fresh in our memories, rely on the continued stability of the
state's agriculture and forestry industries which contribute $37.9 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the state's
economy"iii. We are counting on our leaders to see through the fossil fuel-funded smokescreen and let the credible facts
shape sensible actions.
Thank you for your consideration of a statewide Climate Action Plan.
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i John Cook et al20 13 Environ. Res. Lett. 8024024. Retrieved April 22, 2014 from http://iopscicncc.iop.org/1748-9326/8/2/024024/.
ii California Governor's Office of Planning and Research, Retrieved April 22, 2014 from http://opr.ca.gov/s listoforganizations.php. These
organizations are independent of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCe), widely regarded as the world's leading authority on the
scientific consensus. On one occasion in 2009, as many as eighteen American scientific communities co-signed a single position statement
acknowledging the human causes of climate change and calling for a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. See Letter to "Senator",
October 21, 2009, retrieved April 22, 2014 from http://www.aaas.org/sites/defaultifileslmigmte/uploads/ I ()2lclimate IeUer I.pdf, accessible at
http://climate.nasagov/scientific-collsensus#ft2.
iii University of California Museum of Paleontology, Scrutinizing Science: peer review. Retrieved April 22,2014 from
htlp://undsci.bcrkeley.edulartkle/howscienccworks 16; See also Peer review (n.d.), in Wikipedia. Retrieved April 22, 2014 from
http://en.wikipcdia.org/wiki/Peer review.
iv See, e.g., Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (20 10, July 6). Guidance NoteJor Lead Authors oj the [PCC Fifth Assessment Report on
Consistent Treatment oj Uncertainties. Retrieved April 22, 2014 from http://www.ipcc.ch/odt/supoorting-material/ullcertainty-guidanee-note.pdf.
v See, generally, Oreskes, Naomi; Conway, Erik M. (2010). Merchants of' Doubt: How a Handful of Sci elitists Obscured the Truth 01/ Issues from
Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming. Bloomsbury Press. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-59691-610-4. merchantsofdoubt.org. See also Merchants oJDoubt (2014).
In Wikipedia. Retrieved April 22, 2014 from http://en.wikiDedia.org/wiki/Merchants of Doubt.
vi Grandia, K. (2009, July 22). The 30,000 Global Warming Petition Is Easily-Debunked Propaganda. Huffington Post. Retrieved April 22,2014 from
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kevin-grandialthc-30000-global-warmingb243092.html.
vii Alberts, B., et al (1998, April 20). Statement by the Council of the National Academy Of Sciences Regarding Global Change Petition. National
Academy ojSciences Council. Retrieved April 22, 2014 from http://www8.nationalacademies.ol'g/onpinewslnewsilem.aspx?RecordID=s0420 1998.
See also hltp:llwww.desmogblog.i,XmVnode/2863 and http://mediamatters.org/rescarch/20fJ6/02/14170()-club-alKhor-louted-global-warming-
skeotics/134878
viii Climate Realist Marc Morano Debates Bill Nye on Piers Morgan. (2012, December 4). Retrieved April 22, 2014 from
htlps:llwww.youtube.conVwatch?v=q777XU57GVg; also available at http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com120 12/ 12/05/c1ips-from-last-nighl-bill-nye-
vs-marc-morano-on-globalwarming-newt-gingrich-on-lhe-11scal-clil'fl.
jx Morano, M. (2009, April 6). Climate Depot Aims To Redefine Global Warming Reporting. Retrieved April 22. 2014 from
http://www.climatedepot.com/2009/Q4106/climate-deoot-aims-to-Iedefine-global-warming-reporting/.
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x Kaufman, L. (2009, April 9). Dissenter on Warming Expands his Campaign. The New York Times. Retrieved April 22,2014 from
http://www.nytimes.com/2Q09/04/1O/us/politicsilOmor:mo.html? 1'=0. "Public tax filings for 2003-7 - the last five years for which documents are
available - show that the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the ExxonMobil Foundation and
from foundations associated with the billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife, a longtime financer of conservative causes ... "; According to ExxonMobil's
own Worldwide Giving Reports, the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow received $582.000 from ExxonMobil between 1998 and 2007.
http://www.exxonsecrets.org/btml/orgfaclsheet.php?id=25 In 2008, ExxonMobil publicly pledged to cease funding for climate change denial
organizations, httD://www.theguardian.com/environmentJ2008/mayI28/c1imatechange.fossilfuels, though some investigations indicate that indirect
(anonymous) funding through private foundations has continued. http://www.motherjones.com/blue-nlarOlel20 IlI06/exxonmobil-soon-c1imate-
change-denier. In 20 II, CFACT received over $300,000 from Donor's Trust. http://www.cfact.org/pdt/CFACT IRS990 20 Il.pdf#25 at 25, a private
foundation through which, as PBS's Frontline reports, funds are transferred anonymously. http://www.pbs.orgiwgbh/pageslfrontlinelclimate-of-
doubt! at 43:20- 48:50.
xi Fitzsimmons, J. (2012, December 27). Climate Change Misinforrner of the Year: Marc Morano. Media Matters for America. Retrieved April 22,
2014 from http://mediamatters.org/researchI20 12/12127lei imate-change-misinformer-of-the-year-marc-morl 191878.
xii Phys.org (2013, December 20). Not Just the Koch Brothers: new study reveals funders behind the climate change denial effort. Retrieved April 22,
2014 from http://phys.orginewsl2013-12-koch-brothers-reveals-funders-elimale.html.
xiii IU study: Agriculture contributes $37.9 billion to Indiana's economy. (2013, May 16). Retrieved April 24, 2014 from hltp://newsinfo.iu.edulnews-
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I am retired from Indiana University, where I taught in the English Department and the Honors College from
1971-2009. During that time I published twenty books, including A Conservationist Manifesto, Earth Works,
Staying Put, and several others that deal with environmental issues. I have been educating myself about these
issues since my undergraduate days, when I pursued the study of physics and mathematics as well as literature.
F or my writing, I have been honored within our state by the Indiana Authors Award and the Indiana Humanities
Award, and beyond our state by national awards for literary achievement and by election to the American
Academy ofArts and Sciences. I speak on environmental challenges and solutions at colleges and universities,
libraries, workshops, and conferences across the country.
Human actions have been disrupting the living systems ofEarth, from the oceans to the atmosphere, since the
beginning ofthe industrial revolution. Those disruptions have become more and more severe as our population
grows, our consumption ofresources increases, and our technological impact spreads around the globe. We
have been burning up fossil fuels, polluting air and water, squandering topsoil, clearcutting forests, overfishing
the oceans, and in countless other ways depleting the resources on which all life depends. Among all these
effects, there is no greater threat to our well-being, indeed to our very survival, than the disruption of Earth's
climate, driven largely by the burning of fossil fuels.
Millions of individuals and households, thousands of businesses and schools and churches, and hundreds of
municipalities have worked to reduce their carbon footprints. But we need vigorous actions at the level of state
and national governments as well. So far, Indiana officials have done very little to address, or even to
acknowledge, the grave consequences of climate change. This failure is one reason so many ofthe brightest
young people move away from our state each year. I want to be able to tell Hoosier young people that our
leaders in government, politics, and education honor the findings of science on climate change, and work to
protect the health ofEarth's living systems, above all the stability of the climate.
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My name is Shannon Anderson and I am a community organizer and activist, but I am also a biologist. I have a
Bachelor ofArts in Biology from the University of Chicago. I have worked in cell biology research laboratories
at my alma mater, the University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Rockefeller University in New York.
I have been concerned about climate change since I first learned about it as a very young person, but as a
scientist, I cannot suppress the alarm I feel as I see the tremendous body of research on climate pouring out of
our scholarly publications. As a biologist, a community organizer, and a mother, I feel very strongly about the
lack of progress we are making in Indiana on curbing our production of greenhouse gases. There are many
issues that can keep a scientist troubled, but our reckless use offossil fuels and the rising average temperatures
that ensue are literally the thing that keeps me up at night. As a scientist, I know the threats are real but the
solutions are also real. I testified in front of the EPA last year and I expressed my concerns about the global
extinctions ofpotential research organisms, an effect of rising ocean temperatures that will impact our ability to
do fundamental research, even on human health. Many of our most important biological reagents were
discovered in tiny organisms that live in coral reefs, one ofthe habitats under current and deadly threat from
climate change. As a community organizer, I know that we are capable of doing great things together when we
put our minds to it and given our time and energy. I have seen it, I have helped make it possible. As a mother, I
know there is nothing more important than preserving the planet for future generations. Those future
generations we used to worry about 10, 20, 30 years ago are actually here. By the time my daughter turns 18, if
we have not made drastic changes to our energy sources and reduced our carbon dioxide emissions, we will
have crossed a point from which we cannot return and the consequences will be disastrous. I do not want that
kind ofworld for her and I do not want her to breathe Indiana's dirty coal-plant air for one minute longer. I
watched several sessions of the Indiana Legislature this year, as well as Committee meetings, and saw our
legislators dismantle energy efficiency programs, pollution controls, and incentives to promote renewable
energies. The people of Indiana deserve better, they deserve clean air and a future with sustainable food supply,
fresh water, and protection from the unavoidable consequences of a changing climate that are already underway.
Please fight for them, for us, for our children with every t091 at your disposal, and I w'n continue to do the
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Given global climate change threatens all Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the necessary actions to ensure that
our youth and future generations of Hoosiers will inherit a healthy environment. I support the adoption of a rule in Indiana
that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan that will: (1) aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which
accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) pursue long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and
renewable energy resources, to prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while creating quality local jobs and a thriving
economy, and (3) help Hoosiers adapt to current impacts of climate change, as well as prepare for future impacts that may be
inevitable.
Since moving to Indianapolis in 2001, I've watched the state sit back timidly and allow change and progress to
happen elsewhere, only adopting more progressive ideas once they were "safely accomplished" by others in
other parts of the country. I do not want to see the issue of climate change be handled in the same fashion.
This is a matter that Indiana can address in a powerful and meaningful way. We don't need mountains or
oceans to be a big player in the solutions to managing climate change - we need leadership. We have an
abundance of land, we have an abundance of manufacturing talent and space. These are critical elements that
could not only move the entire country forward on the issue of dealing with climate change, but could put
Indiana on the map as a leader in the movement, not to mention give us the economic drivers we need to lift
up our state.
As a member of the arts community in Indianapolis I understand well the frustrations of wanting to create and
support art because it is a critical aspect of our lives that humans have used to define culture and humanity for
centuries. Art for Art's Sake is enough for me, but for many who need it to serve some function, there are
boundless benefits of supporting the arts - economic, educational, cultural, crime prevention, city and
neighborhood beautification and betterment, violence prevention, problem solving, and the list goes on. The
same is true for environmentalism. For me, building a system that helps reduce our negative effects on the
environment makes sense and is valuable in its own right. Being good stewards of the planet is enough for me.
But like the arts, the environment has to battle with those who need climate change efforts to have other
benefits and like the arts there are long lists of ancillary benefits - many being similar to the benefits of
supporting the arts. The two primary benefits of supporting efforts to curb and manage climate change are
economic and educational. If there is a way to build a new green economy and allow Indiana to benefit from
that, why wouldn't we? If there is a way to educate our young people to better appreciate and understand
science and how our world actually works, why wouldn't we? Both would make our future tremendously more
prosperous and pleasurable and both are doable with the right leadership.
It is with great appreciation and admiration that I sign this petition. I know these efforts would not be possible
without the passion and hard work of Hoosiers like my friend Jim Poyser and all who have worked with him to
make Indiana a leader, not a timid follower in dealing with and managing climate change.
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I am a registered voter and an environmental activist. I will actively support and help promote elected officials
that make the decisions and choices that will protect the air, the water, soil, and the whole well being of the
ecosystem that we as humans are an integral part ofthe system.
The U.S. National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee just published their third report
on the affects of climate change across the country. According to the report the mid-west region will continue
to experience higher temperatures, while this will prolong the growing season in the short term, it will have a
sever reduction in crop production for temperature sensitive crops such as com and soybeans. The extreme
weather systems that cause property damage and crop losses will continue to increase in severity. It will degrade
the water quality and infra structure of Indiana so severely that is will be a drain of the fiscal resources ofthe
state.
We have an immediate need to stop polluting the air, water and land if we are to maintain any quality oflife.
What I do not comprehend is why it is so hard for are elected officials to understand that we need to protect that
which is essential to our survival - air, water and food. Why do we keep allowing the poisoning of what has
been freely given to us?
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Given global climate cbange threatens all Hoosiers, we believe our government must take the necessary
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(1) aggressively reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, wbicb accelerate the climate cbange crisis, (2)
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Given global elbnate ehange threatens aD Hoosien, we believe our government must take the neeessary
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We support the adoption of a rule in Iadiana that establishes a ltate--wide Clbnate Amon Plaa that will:
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punue loag-term solutions, sueh as energy eftieieney, eaergy eonservatioa and renewable energy
resourees, to prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while ereating quality loeal jobs and a
thriving economy, aad (3) help Hoosien adapt to eurrent impads of elimate ehange, as weD as prepare
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Given global climate chauge threatens aU Hoosien, we beUeve our government must take the necessary
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Given global climate change threatens aD Hoosiers, we beHeve our government must take the necessary
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Given global cUmate change threatens all Hoosien, we believe our government must take the necessary
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Given global elimate ehange threatens all Hoosiers, we believe our government must take the necessary
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We support the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Amon Plan that will:
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As a practicing physician and public health professional, I'm reminded daily of the adverse public health and
environmental effects of global warming and climate change. I see patients whose asthma is caused or worsened
by air pollutants. Emissions of greenhouse gases are major contributors to premature disease and death.
Science-based projections indicate that action to limit these emissions is one of the critical challenges society
faces. While steps are being taken in Indiana to develop renewable energy sources and promote energy
conservation, they are limited. Opportunities to create new economies and jobs are not being realized.
I've spoken about these issues before legislators, at public forums, churches, and voluntary health and
environmental organizations, for more than twenty years. In 2008, we coordinated Indiana's first Climate
Change seminar for public health professionals, in collaboration with Indiana State Department of Health,
Hoosier Environmental Council, other non-governmental organizations and Indiana University School of
Medicine, Department of Public Health.
I also teach health professional students about the science of global warming and climate change and the health
and environmental consequences of it. Students today are worried about their future and how climate change
will affect their lives and the lives of their families. Students want to be involved but see a vacuum in
leadership. They can't understand why policy-makers are not addressing the challenges: from draughts, floods,
violent weather, to threats to water, air, land, agriculture and our economy and quality of life. They recognize
we must respond to these challenges in a positive, cooperative and collaborative way, using research and
evidence to inform decision-makers. Our young students understand the problem and implications. We in
leadership positions need to respond to their concerns.
I sign this petition with the belief that development of a Climate Action Plan is a critical step for engaging
Hoosiers and their policy makers in constructive dialogue and promoting specific actions to address the urgent
present and future threats of climate change in our communities.
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[Although I am not a climate change expert, that is not necessary to see that climate change isreal, and will
eventually threaten our way of life in the Midwest. I grew up on a farm, and some of my family still work the
land. I am in constant contact with them about farming, and there is real concern about extreme weather events,
increased intensity of drought and one-day heavy rain events. Indiana is a state dependent on farming, and
should be leading the effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions, but as is usually the case we lag on
environmental policy.)
[America has always prided itself on creating solutions to problems, innovating and being world leaders.
Climate change is no different than taming the prairies or developing a highway system - its about planning for
the future. A state like Indiana that doesn't have a Climate Action Plan is not laying down the infrastructure for
future needs. Just because we're a wealthy first world country doesn't mean we've won and the battle to keep
our standard ofliving.]
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I moved to Northern Indiana in 1995 from Northern California and have established roots in the community
here. Growing up with nature in the shadow of Mt. Shasta, I watched in dismay as my hometown responded to
the changing economic environment (the floor falling out ofthe construction industry in the 1970s) by choosing
industrial development and to exploit the beautiful natural resources rather than more sustainable solutions, like
tourism. The promise of good jobs remains unfulfilled too many decades later. But the smokestack still
obstructs one of the areas most treasured views (that of the three Shastas: Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta and the
Shasta Damn). The damage was done and there is no turning back now toward a more conservative and
sustainable economic path. My adopted hometown, South BendiMishawaka, now faces a similar dilemma.
How will we respond to the loss of the RV industry and the movement away from manufacturing here and
generally in the US?
I came to Northern Indiana for graduate school, where I received a Masters and Doctorate in Sociology from the
University ofNotre Dame. My area of specialty is state policies. I have spent the last 20 years studying and
teaching about what policies make our communities and our society better (or worse), as well as examining
those policies that lead to more ( or less) happiness for the people who live there. The past four years I taught
the signature course ofthe undergraduate business degree at Notre Dame called, "Foresight in Business &
Society." All ofthat professional experience leads me to the strong conclusion that what is critically needed are
policies that will move our community toward sustainable and long term prosperity. This petition in support of
proposed rulemaking is a necessary first step toward that goal.
I sign this petition in support of the proposed rulemaking because I firmly believe that global climate change
evidenced across the globe is impacting our local area. I further believe that it presents us with not an obstacle
to growth (as critics might suggest) but rather the possibility of an engine of growth. As Peter Drucker, the
most highly regarded management scholar of the past 25 years famously commented: "All social problems are
business opportunities in disguise." With proper foresight and sufficient political will, Hoosiers can lead such
efforts to build a green economy that will not only meet the needs of the present generation, but will not do so at
the expense ofthe generations which follow.
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As a farmer, the most important tool in my line of work isn't a hoe or tractor, it's a sense of awareness. You see
in order for a farm to work properly, I have to be aware of every single aspect of my surroundings. The balance
of the soil, temperature, insects, rainfall, all have to fall perfectly in place for me to help feed a community. The
impact that climate change has had on my occupation over the past 15 years is profound and frankly very
concerning for a community already living in a food crisis. It is because ofthis sense of awareness that I fully
support the position of this petition.
My farm, Indy Urban Acres, is a small acre fiuit and vegetable producing operation, with one caveat, we don't
sell a thing. 100% of our produce is given to families in need. You see, while the world and community has
started to crumble before our very eyes, our own senses of awareness have been eroded to the point where we
tum a blind eye to the devastating health outcomes caused by poor diet, look the other way at the faces of
hunger, and ignore an eco-system so out of balance that we cannot even comprehend the future world we will
be forcing our children and grandchildren to suffer through.
I sign this petition in support ofthe proposed state-wide Climate Action Plan because I am very aware ofthe
dangers we face in the future because I see it every single day on my farm.
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I am retired now, but I spent my working life creating, implementing and directing programs to ensure the
health and safety of children in Indiana and in the world. I worked with children through IV child care
programs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Girls, Inc. and other child-serving agencies. I volunteered as a citizen
lobbyist for programs to improve the health and provide for education for the poorest children in the world.
I am at the end ofmy working life and when I look to the future that my own grandchildren and all the world's
children will inherit, I am worried and saddened. I believe that climate change is the biggest threat to our
children's future.
I sign this petition in support of the proposed rulemaking because I fervently hope that my grandchildren and
their children will live on a planet with a sustainable climate.
I urge our leaders to take actions that will ensure the health of our climate and therefore the ability of all of our
children and grandchildren to live and thrive here.
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My name is Wendy Bredhold and I support this petition on behalf of my two-year-old daughter, Beatrice Rose,
and the community where we live, Evansville, Indiana, within 62 miles of 17 coal-fired power plants-
including some ofthe largest and worst-polluting plants in North America.
Coal-fired power plants impact my community's health and are also the largest single source of global warming
pollution, a threat to Hoosiers and to all life on our planet.
Indiana must take action to reduce the threat of climate change - extreme weather, species loss, drought, famine
and infrastructure destruction that threaten our health, our children's futures, our security, and our economy.
Please take action to protect Hoosiers from these threats - as is your obligation - and establish a climate action
plan.
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I have worked on conservation issues since 1982, as Indiana Director, Chief Operating Officer, Director of the
Center for Compatible Economic Development, and finally Executive Vice President of The Nature
Conservancy, and now as Director of the Conservation Law Center. I began to understand the impact the
accumulation of greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere was likely to have by the early 1990's, and since that
time the evidence has continued to accumulate that it is essential that our society both reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and prepare for managing the effect of climate change that is already occurring and is nearly certain
to continue.
The failure to begin immediately to take action on Climate Change issues will eliminate some of the best
options available for responding, and worse, will hand future generations a set of problems caused by our
generation's lack of foresight and consideration. Adopting a Climate Change Action Plan, by contrast, will
evidence our commitment to stewardship of the extraordinary state and world we inherited from generations
before us. It is past time that we produce the first of what will be a succession of plans for responding to the
challenges of Climate Change. a /J
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solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy resources, to
Since 2010, I have served as Board Chair of Educational Programming with Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light
(H-IPL), a nation-wide faith response to the climate crisis with affiliates in 40 states. H-IPL officially launched
in early 2011, with two dozen diverse faith groups represented. Since that time, I have labored to help fonn
Hoosier affiliates in eight key metropolitan regions around Indiana. These affiliates represent hundreds of faith
congregations, each endeavoring to stem the tide ofclimate change and safeguard the Earth for future
generations.
In addition, I chair of one of these affiliates, the Eastside Creation Care Network (ECCN), representing the east
side ofmetro Indianapolis. Through education, advocacy, energy efficiency and alternative energy sourcing in
buildings and homes, and outreach to the broader faith community, the ECCN serves as a model for the
difference faith communities can make.
Though both a pastor and musician by profession, I find I am spending ever more of my time and energy
helping to spur a robust faith response to this, the greatest crisis of our generation. In addition to my grassroots
organizing, I was in 2013 an Indiana delegate to the 50 States for Healthy Air lobbying event in Washington,
DC. I speak frequently at rallies, often focused on the detrimental impact of coal-fired energy production within
the Indianapolis beltway and around the state.
I hold a keen belief in the sacredness of creation and a faith mandate to contribute to its well being. A father of
four, I am most greatly motivated in this work by my desire and sense of obligation that my and all children
inherit a healthy world of beauty and possibility. It is out ofthese core convictions that I stand in strong support
of this proposed rulemaking to establish a state-wide Climate Action Plan.
The decisions we make today profoundly affect the world and climate our children and their children inherit
tomorrow. I see this petition as a rallying cry to all Hoosiers and Americans ofconscience, who love the land
and will ultimately act to safeguard its current and future inhabitants before it is too late.
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actions to ensure tbat our youth and future gener tions of Hoo iers will inherit a he Ithy environment.
upport the adoption of a rule in Indiana that establishes a state-wide Climate Action Plan th t will : ( I)
aggressively reduce emissions of greenbouse gases, which accelerate the climate change crisis, (2) pursue
long-term solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy resource, to
Over the last ten years, I have been involved in conversations regarding climate change. When I embarked on
those conversations my background was not science-and it still isn't- rather, I was a student of theology and
philosophy. It is difficult, even now, for me to understand completely the scientific elements of the
conversation. My framework for understanding comes from that theological perspective. My conclusion that
climate change is solvable is bolstered by what I see as a consensus in the scientific community regarding the
real affect human action has on our global health. Because of my faith, I am called to care for God's creation as
a steward of the gifts God provided as resources for human existence, not to be exploited.
Much like Pascal's Wager arguing for the belief in God, '"there is " .. an infinity of an infmitely happy life to
gain, a chance of gain against a finite number of chances of loss, and what you stake is finite" . . every player
stakes a certainty to gain an uncertainty, and yet he stakes a finite certainty to gain a finite uncertainty, without
transgressing against reason ... the uncertainty of the gain is proportioned to the certainty of the stake
according to the proportion of the chances of gain and loss .... And so our proposition is of infinite force,
when there is the finite to stake in a game where there are equal risks of gain and lass, and the infinite to gain."
It is my hope that our State will look past the immediate gains promised by disregarding more important
principles and look to the benefit we can provide the generations to come by making a possibly difficult fmite
decision for infinite benefits. For these reasons, I strongly support a state-wide Climate Action Plan that meets
the objectives above.
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R. Zachary Karanovich, J.D.
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Given globaJ climate change threatens aD Hoosiers, I believe our government must take the necessary
prevent further degradation of our atmosphere while creating quaJity local jobs and a thriving economy,
I have been concerned about climate change for many years. It has been in my awareness since college when I
did research in the fields of paleoceanography and climatology, but it didn't truly hit home until I watched the
documentary "An Inconvenient Truth". My interest and concern grew exponentially from that point as I began
doing independent research on the causes and effects of global warming, pouring over scientific journals, blogs,
and expert opinions on the topic.
My passion for this issue came to a head in 2012 when I was selected to attend The Climate Reality Project's
training of new Climate Leaders in San Francisco. This conference not only trained me to give presentations to
the public on climate change, it motivated me to embrace the activist in me. Since that time I have founded
WeCAN, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and promoting actions to combat climate change. I am
also involved with a number of nonprofit groups focused on the protection of our planet and our climate for
future generations.
I sign this petition in support ofthe proposed rulemaking because anthropogenic climate change is the most
important issue facing our global society today. The challenges a shifting climate will produce will know no
political, geographical, societal, or religious boundaries. It will impact us alL As the mother ofthree amazing
young girls, I dread a future where food and water become more scarce as disease vectors continue to spread in
a warmer world; where more frequent wildfires bum out of control and death tolls from sweltering heat
continue to rise; where our oceans continue to become more acidic and our wildlife continues to die off in a
manmade extinction event.
I believe that we the people have the power to alter the course of history and make the right choices when it
comes to the legacy we leave the generations to come. The Environmental Rules Board has the ability to
implement a clear and impactful Climate Action Plan that will clear the way for Indiana to dedicate itself to a
more symbiotic relationship with nature and to a more sustainable and brighter future for our children.
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