Don Gaede - 4-21-2019 - Carbon dividend a political win-win

Carbon dividend a political win-win 

April 21, 2019

I occasionally write to my congressman, Devin Nunes, about climate change. He always responds with a thoughtful, respectful letter. While he dismisses the threat of climate change, he acknowledges that rising carbon dioxide levels are of concern: “On the most basic level, you and I can agree we must reduce carbon emissions — irrespective of its impact on the climate. In doing so, we can accomplish my goal of reducing our reliance on foreign oil and creating jobs, and we can accomplish our goal of reducing carbon in the atmosphere.”
I find this heartening, since it suggests that there are actually some areas of agreement on both sides of the aisle. Both sides want to cut air pollution, reduce carbon in the atmosphere, and create jobs in our Valley.

Both college Republicans and Democrats get it: last year they created Students for Carbon Dividends, a group promoting a free-market solution to climate change.
There is now a bipartisan bill in Congress — HR 763 — which would put a fee on carbon dioxide and return all revenues to American households. It would also grow our economy, create more jobs, and help clean up our air. That’s a win-win for all of us.

Don Gaede, Fresno

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