I wanted to let the Daily Kos community know about a great new environmental campaign in West Virginia called The Light Switch and ask for their help.
The biggest challenge over the next 50 years--in fact, the great challenge for my entire generation--will be fighting climate change. It will be very hard--but we simply cannot afford to fail at this task.
One of the most important lessons from the 2008 election is that you have to compete everywhere--that you can't ignore large swaths of the country if you want to win. The same is true of global warming. We need a 50 State Strategy for climate change to look for emissions reductions in every block, community, and state.
West Virginia is the heart of coal country and the least environmentally-friendly state by nearly every ranking. And it happens to be my home state. In an effort to make inroads into the state for the environmental movement, have a substantive effect on our greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the local economy, I just founded a new non-profit organization called The Light Switch.
The Light Switch is an energy efficiency education project that will help homeowners realize that they can save money by making simple changes--like making the switch to energy-saving fluorescent light bulbs. This summer, we will knock on 18,000 doors--every home in Jefferson County, WV and deliver one free fluorescent light bulb to each home and coupons to bring the price down even more.
Will you make a donation to The Light Switch and help bring energy efficiency and the fight against global warming to a state that desperately needs it?
I know times are tough right now, but the world can't afford to wait. Your generous donation will pay for the light bulbs, for a field office, and the recruitment and training of our neighborhood volunteers. Whatever you can spare--whether it's $100, $50, or $25 will go a long way toward making West Virginia and the world a greener place.
To contribute, to volunteer, to get in touch with us, or for more information, please visit our website at www.wvlightswitch.org
Thank you,
Dan Conant
Executive Director
The Light Switch
PS--Will you contribute to The Light Switch at www.wvlightswitch.org?