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Anti-climate change ad is dangerous

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Anti-climate change ad is dangerous

The ad only serves to slow our response to climate change and ocean acidification, which are both major threats to our security

I’m writing in regard to the recent TV ad in support of D. Raja that appears to paint those who support taxes on energy as extremists and those tax initiatives as “job killers.” As a volunteer for Citizens Climate Lobby, I feel I need to set the record straight.

The bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, which was recently re-introduced in Congress, has been lauded by economists from across the political spectrum as being an effective means of reducing emissions and as a job creator. The key difference with a straight carbon tax is that all the money collected goes back to American households in the form of a monthly dividend check that people can use as they wish. The government doesn’t get a dime other than administrative costs. When Americans spend that money, it’s expected to generate 2 million additional jobs over 10 years.

In my view, the ad in question is dangerous because it only serves to slow our response to climate change and ocean acidification, which are both major threats to our security. Most Americans are concerned about climate change, but assume that action requires giving up our way of life. Mr. Raja should learn about The Energy Innovation Act and how it can be good for the economy, good for people and good for the environment. We are out of time to dither over this.

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TIM KELLY
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First Published: March 16, 2019, 9:00 a.m.

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