Robert Redford Supports Prop 87 In California

The November election in California is days away and the big money is being spent to promote and to fight Prop 87, the so called alternative energy bill that is on the slate this year. The big oil companies are spending 100 million dollars to defeat this proposition. The Yes on 87 fight has some big names on their side. One of whom is actor Robert Redford.

With a smog filled Los Angeles skyline as a backdrop, longtime environmentalist and actor Robert Redford today urged Californians to pass Prop 87 saying they can’t let the oil companies continue to do business as usual.

“Now is the time for change. It’s drastically needed. It’s almost too late. The good news is that there are really positive and healthier solutions and that’s what Prop 87 is about and that’s what people need to know,” said Redford.

Redford has served for 30 years as a trustee on the Natural Resources Defense Council Board. As a conservationist, Redford was also well ahead of the environmental curve on the future of Yosemite National Park by producing and directing a documentary in 1990.

Prop 87 reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing our dependence on dirty foreign oil and developing cleaner, cheaper fuel.

“Los Angeles has the worst air in the nation by EPA standards. The problem is that the oil companies want to maintain the status quo for them because it’s good for their business. It’s not good for your business. It’s not good for your economy, or your health, or your safety, or your security. It’s good for their bottom line. It’s time for that to stop.” Redford said.

Robert Redford supports Prop 87. Click here to watch the video.

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