Time to tackle climate change
To the editor:
Every American should be aware that we are at a unique moment when it comes to climate change. Last June, the House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at curtailing global warming pollution for the first time.
The Senate is now considering versions of a similar bill. They all include the elements that need to be part of any effective and sustainable legislation, such as long-term emissions limits, effective cost-management tools and strong incentives for the development of efficient energy technologies.
If we act now, we have an opportunity to show global leadership on this issue and spur the growth of a clean energy economy. If we do nothing, we must prepare for another era of dependence on foreign oil and many other consequences.
I stand with many Americans in saying that this is an issue that our leaders cannot ignore. I urge our Senators to take action and all Americans to make their voice heard on this matter, regardless of their viewpoints. The time has come for the science and solutions regarding climate change to be at the center of our national conversation.
It’s time to define our decade.
Tyler Offerman
Fort Myers