What Others Are Saying About the Evangelical Climate Initiative
"DuPont congratulates the Evangelical Climate Initiative for adding their voice to calls for concerted global action on climate change. Like the Initiative, we believe that global climate change presents a long-term challenge, and that we need to both address its causes and prepare for its potential consequences.Having already reduced our greenhouse gas emissions worldwide some 72% since 1990 we are committed to continuing to aggressively reducing our own greenhouse gas footprint while developing innovative products and services to help our customers reduce their carbon emissions. We believe there is an important role for all elements of the economy to play in responding to this challenge. DuPont will continue to play an active role in the long-term effort to address global warming and climate change as we pursue sustainable growth."
Chad Holliday, President and CEO, DuPont, Inc.
"I am grateful to evangelical Christian leaders for their clear call to address the urgent problem of climate change, a well founded position that will surely impress their congregations as it has impressed me."
Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
"The Evangelical Climate Initiative is critical because it makes clear that action to protect the Earth's climate is not only an urgent practical priority but also a reflection of our nation's spiritual values, and for many of us, our faith and commitment to being good stewards of God's creation. I look forward to working in partnership with the evangelical climate community to enact meaningful climate change legislation."
Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-CT)
"Our meeting was another step forward in finding a national and international consensus on the issue of climate change. People of faith take their stewardship responsibilities very seriously. It's important we do our part protecting God's gifts and passing them from one generation to the next. I appreciate their courage and vision in coming forward to help us find a solution to this problem."
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
"The degradation of our environment certainly knows no political or religious boundaries - making our task all the more challenging. The bottom line is, the problem of global climate change requires a global solution - and we must all be willing to put measures in place that will lessen the artificial warming of our planet. We must confront the impacts brought about by both poverty, the rapid pace of population growth, and industrialization of developing countries, as well as pollution from the developed countries. I will continue to work in the United States Senate, with our international colleagues, with the Evangelical Climate Initiative, and with others who wish to further these goals because we should do no less for those who will, from us, inherit the earth."
Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
"The statement on global warming by the Evangelical Climate Initiative is a persuasive call to action to all Members of Congress. Their leaders are helping to provide the moral momentum necessary for significant action on climate change in Congress and in the country."
Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)
"The technical and policy issues around climate change are difficult, and need to be addressed and debated. At the same time, I think Americans are called to define all aspects of this issue on which we can agree. As a Christian, I personally believe that the stewardship of God's creation is a basic principle of Biblical theology. As a businessman and professional in the energy and environmental sector, I see that these principles are widely shared among virtually everyone with whom I deal. Success is about taking the long view and making sound decisions every day about using resources and managing risks. I applaud the entry of evangelical leaders into the conversation and believe that by building on a platform of shared principles of stewardship, we can address the tough technical issues and move forward--as we must--to address both the substantial risks and large opportunities presented by the climate change issue."
Hank Habicht, Former Deputy EPA Administrator during the George H.W. Bush Administration; current Senior Counsel to the Global Environment and Technology Foundation and Energy Commission member
