Devin Carroll - 3/4/2019 - Green New Deal appeals to all

Green New Deal appeals to all 

March 4, 2019
 Two Florida congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, recently introduced the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. It is projected to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent in 12 years. 

This bipartisan bill can be part of either a conservative, market-based economic plan, or a progressive reshaping of our economy promoted in the Green New Deal.
EICDA adds a price to carbon fuels to encourage American families and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, but does not dictate how. Businesses can invest in conservation and green energy, or pay the higher price for carbon fuels. Farmers get a rebate for their equipment fuel. Government does not keep the money; carbon dividends go to each household. Conservatives like these features.

The Green New Deal combines green businesses and jobs with guaranteed full employment, universal health insurance, financial reform and other major changes. These ambitious goals cannot pass until at least the 2020 elections, when progressives hope to use them to win Congress and the White House.
EICDA would be a major step towards the climate protection goals of the Green New Deal. But it could pass in the current session, because it also fits into conservative climate programs. Write your representative.

Devin Carroll, Fresno

 https://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article227006414.html

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