Phase out tax subsidies for Big Oil

I just added my name to the Sierra Club's letter to Congress, demanding "Big Oil pay their fair share." Here's the text of the letter:

Dear Congress,

As Americans their fair share of taxes to the federal government this week, we urge you to end subsidies and tax credits for fossil fuel production. At a time when we need to begin reducing global warming pollution, Congress should not waste taxpayer dollars on dirty and polluting fuel sources. Big Oil needs to pay their fair share. Tax payers should not be required to underwrite this dirty, expensive and inefficient fuel. These subsidies and tax shelters must be removed.

Now is a time when we need to invest in truly advances, low-emission energy technologies that will move us away from our addiction to fossil fuels, help protect public health, and create good, green American jobs. Act quickly to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the most devastating and costly impacts of global warming. The U.S. Government should not continue to subsidize the fossil fuel industry. Please help make the shift to a clean energy future by removing the tax credits and subsidies.

Click here to sign the letter.