Congressional Update - Written by Jere Beasley on Thursday, August 7, 2008 8:38 - 0 Comments

Senate Should Enact Global Warming Legislation

The U.S. Senate should pass legislation to combat by imposing mandatory reductions in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. I doubt that many of our readers will be surprised to learn that a few powerful Republicans in the Senate oppose the bill and will make its passage very difficult. A request by Democrats to begin considering substantive changes in the bill was initially blocked by the senators. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada has promised a thorough debate. It should be undisputed that “ is real.” I believe has a moral responsibility to take all action necessary to attack the issue. Thus far, the powerful oil companies – with the backing of the – have successfully stalled all real efforts to combat this most serious problem. Supporters of the most recent bill have acknowledged passage will be difficult — perhaps impossible — and that the filibuster threat against the legislation, as long as Bush is in control, will put off action on until the next with a new next president.

The Senate measure, which has wide Democratic and limited Republican support, would cap U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, cutting them by 18% by 2020 and by two-thirds by mid-century. It would specifically target refineries, power plants, factories and transportation for 70% reductions and make emissions allowances available to be traded in an open market. I find it hard to find any justifiable reason for opposing this legislation. Nevertheless, it appears the Senators will be able to delay passage of the bill. As a result, the bill will go over to the next . Hopefully, it will then pass.

Source: Associated Press




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