“We extend our full support for the EPA’s climate pollution reduction proposal and emphasize the importance of strong community engagement in the implementation process, especially with Indigenous peoples. We also stress the importance of safeguarding Indigenous rights to clean and sustainable environments and the obligation of the state to consult with tribal nations in policy decisions affecting their lands and resources. As stewards of the environment, Indigenous communities offer valuable traditional ecological knowledge and are critical allies in addressing climate change. We encourage the EPA to adopt these comprehensive standards and to engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities who offer valuable perspectives and lived experiences in these crucial conversations about our collective future.”

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Taylor Patterson, Executive Director, Native Voters Alliance Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada

“As a livestock owner in Nevada, I am deeply troubled by the growing impact of climate change on my animals. With each passing year, the scorching heat and unrelenting droughts make it increasingly challenging to keep my horses healthy and hydrated. The lack of water and poor air quality is taking a toll on their physical and mental well-being, severely impacting their quality of life. We must immediately establish strong standards to reduce carbon emissions from power plants in the Silver State and beyond. Doing so can mitigate the disastrous effects of climate change and ensure a better, healthier future for our precious animals and our communities.”

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Mathilda Guerrero, Digital Manager, Institute for a Progressive Nevada, Henderson

“As a mother-to-be in Nevada, I worry about the future of my child. The air quality in our cities is worsening due to the high levels of carbon emissions from power plants. The increased pollution is leading to respiratory issues and other health problems. We need to take strong action to reduce our carbon footprint and prioritize our families’ and communities’ health and well-being."

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Shelbie Swartz, Institute for a Progressive Nevada, Nevada

"As an ObGyn and member of Nevada Clinicians for Climate and Health, I am very concerned about the high levels of air pollution in my state. It would be great to have the EPA move ahead with an ambitious suite of safeguards—such as strengthened Mercury & Air Toxics Standards, a robust final Good Neighbor Plan, and stronger National Ambient Air Quality Standards for soot and smog, coal ash disposal requirements, and Effluent Limitation Guidelines—to protect my community from fossil power plants’ harmful air and water pollution."

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Sandra Koch, MD, Nevada Clinicians for Climate and Health, Nevada

“In recent years we have learned more about the dangerous health effects of coal and gas pollution. We now know that these dirty fuels cause heart disease and strokes, worsen asthma, increase the risk of dangerous birth outcomes, and likely cause learning and neurological problems. I hope the EPA will enact the strongest possible pollution standards to protect our health and reduce health costs.”

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Joanne Leovy, MD, Nevada Clinicians for Climate Action, Nevada

“The air pollution produced by fossil fuel-burning power plants contributes to many of the most common chronic health problems I see in my patients—including allergies, asthma, autism, and ADHD. They’ve also been tied to SIDS and to premature and low-weight birth. Transitioning to clean energy would have countless benefits for Nevada’s children.”

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Debra Hendrickson, MD, Pediatrician, Nevada

"Nevadans know the importance of clean air and a healthy climate. We now generate 37% of our energy from renewable sources and we will continue to grow. The nation needs to follow suit, which is why I’m calling on President Biden and EPA Administrator Regan to enact the strongest standards to cut climate pollution from dirty power plants across the nation. All Americans deserve clean air and a healthy climate."

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Russell Kuhlman, Executive Director, Nevada Wildlife Federation, Nevada

"From record-breaking heat waves to devastating wildfires and droughts, Nevadans are already feeling the effects of the climate crisis on our state and our communities. We cannot afford to wait any longer. It’s time for us to take bold action to reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy sources and protect Nevada’s precious natural resources. The Cut Climate Pollution Plan will create new jobs, more economic opportunities, and a safer future for Nevada’s families.”

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Assemblymember Lesley E. Cohen, District 29, Clark County, Chair, Natural Resources Committee, Nevada Assembly, Nevada

"Exposure to pollution emanating from power plants is linked to chronic conditions, including asthma, heart disease, COPD, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, low birth weight, greater risk of preterm birth, and higher rates of infant mortality and death. It disproportionately impacts historically underserved communities like those I represent. It’s time we bring environmental justice to these communities. President Biden can meet his commitment to a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 in part by ensuring the strongest EPA standards for coal and gas fired power plants happen. We have to cut carbon pollution, protect our children and families, and remove toxins from our air and water now.”

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Assemblymember Howard Watts III, District 15, Clark County, Majority Caucus Whip & Chair, Growth & Infrastructure Committee, Nevada Assembly, Nevada

"As a small business owner in Nevada, I understand the importance of taking action on climate change. Extreme weather events, like wildfires and droughts, are already affecting our state’s economy and disrupting supply chains. By implementing strong standards to reduce carbon pollution from power plants, we can protect our communities and create new opportunities in the growing clean energy industry."

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Reverend Leonard Jackson, Executive Director, Faith Organizing Alliance, Nevada

“Every summer/fall when smoke from forest fires makes Reno almost unlivable, I am reminded that climate change is upon us. I look at my kids stuck inside and I see the smoke seeping into the air of their schools and I am deeply sad and furious that this is the world they are growing up in. Basic carbon standards are low-hanging fruit for addressing climate change. Please, without delay or hesitation, pass these national air pollution standards. It’s frankly a ‘no-duh’!”

Kathleen Chandler, Co-Founder and Co-Director, Be the Change Organization, Nevada