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Bill puts price on polluting and returns the revenue

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One of our six local members of the U.S. Congress, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, deserves a huge thank you for agreeing to co-sponsor House Bill 2307, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in the U.S. Congress.

This bill would put a price on polluting and return the revenue to American households, accomplishing two good things at once: curbing carbon emissions and putting more money in our wallets.

Thank you, Rep. Doggett! I hope we will now see one of the other five join in as well. What do you say, Reps. McCaul, Williams, Roy, Carter and Sessions?

Anna Graybeal

Austin American-Statesman

July 6, 2021

LTE Under Consideration: H.C.R. No. 22

On By CCLATXIn CCLATX, Citizens' Climate Lobby, Climate Change, HCR 22, Texas Environmental and Economic Stewardship Resolution, Texas LegislatureLeave a comment

The 87th Legislature of the State of Texas has a great opportunity to sponsor the proposed H.C.R. No. 22 – the Texas Environmental and Economic Stewardship Resolution. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while diversifying the economy supported by technological innovation and bipartisan collaboration.

It is not unknown to the Legislature that climate is changing and is having adverse impacts on the health and wellbeing of Texans. But we can’t rely on oil and gas as energy sources alone especially when it is contributing negatively to the health of Texans. Texas leads the nation in wind energy but we need more zero emissions sources like solar, geothermal, and nuclear.

The State of Texas has innovators, scientists, engineers and environmentalists who can provide expertise on energy sources and its impact on the changing climate. Texas House has already formed a Caucus on Climate and Environment and the Energy Industry, a perfect place to start thoughtful discussions on energy sources and transition opportunities to the 21st century low-carbon economy. The Legislature has a choice to grab this opportunity for the people they serve.

Richard “Larry” Howe

February 13, 2021