The images brought tears to my eyes... Climate Activist— The images brought tears to my eyes. A chill fell over me, and goosebumps raised along my arms. I stared at the video footage in disbelief, and was suddenly so grateful that each of my family members—all in my beloved home state of New Jersey or in New York City—were safe. They were living without power or heat, but they were luckier than so many others.
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, my work—and the work of my EDF colleagues—has never felt so personally meaningful.
And it's never been more clear: climate change is increasing the devastating effects of extreme weather—and it is time to do something about it.
The EPA is stepping up, and has proposed a groundbreaking new proposal that would—for the first time ever—nationally limit carbon pollution from new power plants. This is a historic first step in the President's Climate Action Plan, and could be America's first national effort at fighting back against climate change.
And you have a chance to be a part of it, to raise your voice, and to stand strong in favor of climate action.
Not just for my home—but for yours, and for everyone who has watched the places and people they love fall victim to these new, more powerful storms.
Because I'm not the only one with an extreme weather story. From devastating droughts to disastrous wildfires and calamitous floods, extreme weather is affecting more than just the East Coast. With one click, you can do something about it.
Take Action: Support EPA's national limits on carbon pollution from new power plants.
 Thank you for your activism and support,
Heather Shelby
Action Network Coordinator 
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