(The latest in a series of posts relating to the environment, Bethlehem’s Climate Action Plan, and Bethlehem’s Environmental Advisory Council)
“There is no reason why good cannot triumph as often as evil.
The triumph of anything is a matter of organization.”
(Kurt Vonnegut)
Remember that Bethlehem under the leadership of CM Reynolds and the good volunteer folk on the Environmental Advisory Council chaired by Lynn Rothman and with the cooperation of City Hall has a Climate Action Plan abirthing.
Here is one of Martha’s latest drumbeats in favor of the The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act H.R. 763.
Valentine’s Day brings thoughts of love, friendship and cooperation. But can members of the federal government cooperate? Yes, and it’s happening right now.
The House has introduced a bipartisan bill to address climate change. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 763) will reduce carbon emissions while providing a monthly dividend check to offset higher costs of energy. It will create new jobs and improve health. It’s revenue neutral so it won’t grow the government.
Senators are cooperating, too. They’ve re-introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce drug costs. I believe Republican and Democrat senators will work together to support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. The Chamber of Commerce has recognized that bipartisanship benefits business, so they should also endorse this business-friendly legislation. Even the president has called for cooperation between Democrats and Republicans.
So, there’s hope for bipartisan action on climate change. I love the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act — a simple, effective solution to climate change. I encourage you to urge Representative Wild and Senators Casey and Toomey to love it, too!
You can find email links to Wild, Casey, and Toomey on the Gadfly sidebar.
Martha introduced me to the national organization the Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
The local Lehigh Valley chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets the Tuesday after the 2nd Saturday of the month at:
Friends (Quaker) Meeting House
4116 Bath Pike (Route 512)
Bethlehem, PA 18017
6 pm: potluck supper, welcome & introductions
6:30 pm: business meeting
That means tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12!
It’s Monday, February 11, do you know where your local Climate Action Plan is?
I support proposals for a carbon tax & dividend, but I think we have to recognize that this is ‘too little, too late’, and strengthens the illusion that we can continue business as usual. We really need an all-out mobilization along the lines outlined in the Green New Deal proposed by AOC. In reality, the GND proposed by the Green Party is even stronger, since it recognizes the need to take some of the funding out of the military budget — both because the US military is the largest contributor to GHG in the world and because it is so bloated that is literally consumes half of all discretionary spending in the federal budget.
No offense, Perter but you aren’t very bright are you? This is a “solution” in search of a problem so a few people can make a lot of money. CO2 is not pollution. plain and simple this is scam.