Dear harry,

America faces a profound moment of truth.

When the Senate begins debate on the Climate Security Act next week, will we buckle under to those in Big Oil, Big Coal and other special interests that fight against meaningful change?

Or will we seize the historic opportunity to stop the catastrophic effects of global warming?

It all rests on this bill—our best hope of passing meaningful global warming legislation this year.

Please make an emergency gift today to help us win the vote.

A generous donor has agreed to match gifts to Operation: Climate Vote, dollar-for-dollar, through June 1.

Our multi-faceted campaign is a huge undertaking.

• Our experts are on the Hill every day meeting with Congressional staff and Senate leaders, swing vote Senators, and influential constituencies to secure the critical votes needed.
• Our communications team has launched a $3 million dollar ad campaign - creating hard-hitting ads, and strategically placing them so each dollar counts. They've been talking to journalists and bloggers alike to bring much-needed attention to this issue. And they've been combating those in Big Coal and Big Oil who are pushing misleading propaganda.
• Our policy team has been analyzing the bill and providing the most accurate information on innovations in global warming solutions, the costs of inaction, and the positive effects the Climate Security Act will have on our economy.
• Our online team has been keeping you up-to-date on all the pieces of the puzzle and mobilizing and building our constituency to take action and support our work.

None of this work would is possible without the support of people like you.

That's why at this crucial moment, I'm asking you to make an urgent donation to our Operation: Climate Vote campaign. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar through June 1.

I have all the hope that next week, I can send you a message celebrating our victory.

But your generous gift now is crucial to our fight and will help decide the outcome of this moment - this moment of truth.

Thank you for all that you do.

Sincerely,

David Yarnold
President, Environmental Defense Action Fund