PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Simple Solution For Climate Change
Posted: February 6, 2013 at 2:11 a.m.
In response to the very poignant cartoon in Sunday’s (Feb. 3) newspaper, I would like to commend you for bringing the subject of climate change and the lack of action around the world to light. However, there is a relatively simple solution that could help to solve the climate crisis, reduce carbon emissions, and stimulate the economy with grassroots wealth creation. That solution: carbon fee and dividend.
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CARLA MARTIN
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Senator Jason Rapert, sponsor of SB 134,
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has withdrawn his vaginal probe requirement.
http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/...
It would have an unconstitutional requirement anyway. He has plenty more things to demagogue.
Posted by: cdawg
February 6, 2013 at 5:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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Hooray for you and your group SHELLEY BUONAIUTO.
If Womack won't listen to local citizens then perhaps he might listen to his military superiors who are making plans for the consequences of climate change-global warming.
For you who are not blinded by oil politics or other beliefs here is the link to the Jan 11
Draft Climate Assessment Report
as mandated by federal law of 1990.
http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/NCADAC/ind...
The above link will take you to the Overview page. There you will find a link to the actual assessment.
Posted by: cdawg
February 6, 2013 at 5:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Two excellent letters.
In great contrast to cave-dwellers such as State Sen. Rapert and U.S. Rep. Womack.
Posted by: Coralie
February 6, 2013 at 5:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Cdawg: "Senator Jason Rapert,... He has plenty more things to demagogue.">>
Indeed. As outlined nicely in this short and embarrassing article by Gene Lyons:
"Modern-Day Know-Nothings Take Control In The South"
http://www.nationalmemo.com/modern-da...
Posted by: fayfreethinker
February 6, 2013 at 9:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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