The Cool Foods Campaign is working to ensure that our national, state and local policies are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, food and the environment. We frequently submit comments to Federal and State agencies as they look for public comment on implementing rules and regulations. Below are the comments the Campaign has submitted so far and let us know if there is something in your area you think we should comment on!
Agriculture Climate Benefits Act (Supported by the Cool Foods Campaign)
Learn more about the legislation introduced by Lois Wolk (D-Yolo) in California to allocate money to agriculture for climate change research, technical assistance and outreach.
California Climate Benefits Act
Letter to Chairman Peterson and co-sponsors Regarding Indirect Land Use Change and Biofuels
Letter opposing any legislation that would prevent indirect land use change from being considered in the lifecycle assessments of biofuels for climate change legislation. Current legislation H.R. 2409 aims to do so.
June 9, 2009
Environmental Protection Agency
Comments on the Proposed Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule.
June 9, 2009
Letter to Chairman Waxman on the Benefits of Organic Agriculture for Climate Change
Letter encouraging the House Energy and Commerce Committee to include benefits for organic practices and farmers in the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR2454)
May 1, 2009
Letter to Congress on CAFOs and Climate Change
Letter encouraging policymakers to consider the impact of CAFO emissions in climate change legislation
March 18, 2009
California Environmental Protection Agency- Air Resources Board
Comments on AB-32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act, Draft Scoping Plan
October 1, 2008
United States Department of Agriculture
Comments on the Request for Public Input on USDA's Climate Change Strategic Planning Priorities and Goals for Research, Education and Extension
September 18, 2008
Environmental Protection Agency
Comments on the Revised National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
April 7, 2008
Environmental Protection Agency
Comments on CERCLA/EPCRA Administrative Reporting Exemption for Air Releases of Hazardous Substances
March 25, 2008
