We’ve been disappointed by the process that the American Clean Energy and Security Act has gone through recently, so a few weeks ago I went to go see my Congressman during his “neighborhood office hours” (at the Randall’s at the corner of William Cannon and MoPac) and talk to him about climate change. Then this morning I opened up my email inbox to find a communique from Congressman Lloyd Doggett.
Needless to say, it made me happy, so I’m sharing it with all of you. This should serve as an example– contact your leaders and tell them how you feel about issues like climate change. They do listen! (Or if they don’t– make them!)
I also think his ideas about the “Safe Markets Development” would be a major improvement to any climate bill. Read on to find out that experts also think it’s a good idea!
Full text after the jump….
May 28, 2009
Mr. Andrew Wilson
5xxx Little Creek Trl
Austin, Texas 78744
Dear Andy:
Knowing of our shared interest in fighting global warming and creating a robust green jobs economy, I would like to update you about my work in Washington.
This is an exciting time for those of us who have long wanted to make renewable energy affordable. Never before has there been such a push from both politicians and concerned citizens like you to get something done.
We cannot allow the fossil fuel special interests to blacken our chances at achieving a strong, clean energy economy in the same way that they blacken our skies. It is critical that the climate legislation this Congress produces ensure both price stability and environmental integrity. To this end, I have introduced the Safe Markets Development Act. I designed this act to
-Cap carbon pollution;
-Head off market manipulation;
-And incentivize renewable energy technology.
I have also introduced the Green Transit Act, which would require metropolitan planning organizations to consider greenhouse gas emissions in long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs. Transportation is an integral factor in the transition to a clean energy (more…)
Over the past three years, our country has experienced a paradigm shift. All across the nation, diverse voices are beginning to rise to the climate challenge, and they are all calling for action. At this moment our generation has the opportunity to offer a bold new vision of our energy future.
