Shun climate change – to our detriment
A remarkable contrast there was between the syndicated Free Press commentary of Dec. 1, which ignored the realities of climate change, and the Times editorials and commentary of Dec. 1 and 2, which referenced science-based conclusions of the current climate trajectory and its likely impacts.
We can stand by and ignore climate change, a data-defying gamble almost certain to result in undesirable consequences, or we can act now to alter the climate trajectory, a data-informed investment to lessen the adverse impacts suffered by our families. Our odds are better if we act.
The bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 7173) – co-sponsored by Democrats and Republicans – provides for a fee on fossil fuels and a dividend to American families. It’s the start we need. I urge Congressman Fleischmann to sign on immediately in support of this bill, and I urge Sen. Alexander and Sen.-elect Blackburn to co-sponsor the Senate companion bill.
As a character in Charles Dickens’ beloved story “A Christmas Carol” warns us, beware ignorance. Support and pass H.R. 7173.