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Support the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
The American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 (HR2454), also known as the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill, was introduced in mid-May "to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming and transition to a clean energy economy."
The bill includes a cap-and-trade global warming reduction plan designed to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 17 percent by 2020. Other provisions include new renewable requirements for utilities, studies and incentives regarding new carbon capture and sequestration technologies, energy efficiency incentives for homes and buildings, and grants for green jobs, among other things. The bill is currently being considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and will likely be on the full House floor in June.
More information and the text of the bill can be found at http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2454/show?gclid=CLbA9qHi3JoCFQxGkwodeXCZ2g
Many conservatives are opposing the bill on the grounds that "cap and trade will be bad for local economies", that "cap and trade hasn't worked in Europe", and that "climate change is not a serious concern".
Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana is among the bill's detractors. http://www.indystar.com/article/20090515/NEWS05/905150400/Daniels+attacks+climate+change+proposal
The Union of Concerned Scientists is encouraging economists and other climate scientists, especially in Indiana, to respond with letters to the editor. A sample letter can be found at www.epsusa.org/actioncorner/lettertotheeditor.htm |
