Nature Conservancy?s Virginia Director Praises Senator Warner for Work on Climate Change Legislation

RICHMOND, VA ? August, 2, 2007 ? Michael Lipford, Virginia executive director of The Nature Conservancy, today applauded Sen. John Warner for his bold leadership on climate change. Sen. Warner is working with Sen. Joseph Lieberman on a bill that would address the threat of climate change by enacting strong limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

?As a coastal state, climate change poses an especially strong threat to Virginia?s land, economy and the welfare of its citizens,? Lipford said. ?Fortunately for Virginians, Senator Warner recognizes the severity of the threat and is committed to crafting a commensurately strong response.?

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