By William C. Eacho
The pope has spoken on climate change. But can our elected leaders chart a political path to solve the problem?
After Hearing the Pope, Congress Should Put a Price on Carbon
Miami Herald: Carbon Fee Would Help Solve Climate Challenge
By Walt Minnick
Too many presidential candidates still avoid the issue of climate change, so it was refreshing to see Miami Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Carlos Curbelo join nine fellow House Republicans to introduce a resolution on Sept. 17 recognizing the need for action. The 11 representatives call for innovative solutions. Here’s one that could end the Congressional logjam:
The Hill: Acting Faster on Climate
By Bill Eacho
“We’re not acting fast enough.” President Obama said four times in a 24-minute speech recently in Alaska urging the world do more to combat climate change.
Scientists agree. While the president has done everything he can using the limited executive branch tools at his disposal, we will fall far short of achieving his goal of reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 26 to 28 percent by 2025.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Carbon tax offers many worthwhile benefits
By George T. Frampton
Not only would a carbon fee drive down the use of fossil fuels, it would generate revenue that could promote other benefits. For example, using some of that money to reduce the corporate income tax (highest among industrialized nations) would make U.S. companies more competitive.