Friends of birds and the natural world,
The major bills nearing completion in Washington make some progress in combatting climate change. As currently projected, however, they are clearly not enough to reach our necessary carbon emission goals of 50% reductions by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Additional legislation will be needed. With the evenly divided Senate, bipartisan solutions provide the greatest hope for reaching our goals. There is a growing understanding among conservatives that bold legislation is necessary to protect the earth’s and humanity’s future. Our members of congress in Iowa need to join this group. A steady barrage of calls insisting on climate action will get their attention.
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividends Act was developed with bipartisan input. It is consistent with conservative principles, using the free market to guide us to a low carbon future. The dividend to the American people makes it a progressive bill that does not place the burden of the energy transition on the less advantaged. It is revenue neutral and won’t add anything to the federal debt.
Are you willing to spend 5 minutes per month getting the US on track to do our part for climate change? One simple action you can take is to join Citizen’s Climate Lobby’s Monthly Calling Campaign. You do not have to join CCL. You will be assigned a day of the month to call your members of Congress. You will get a reminder on that day with a suggested request and your member of congress’ phone number. It literally takes five minutes or less to make a call. Here is how to join:
https://citizensclimatelobby.org/monthly-calling-campaign/?_