I think it's a problem that not one member of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation voted for the Waxman-Markey climate change bill. I certainly wouldn't expect a plurality to do so given how important oil jobs are to our state's economy but given that this state is already feeling the consequences of rising seas, I certainly would think that a little diversity of opinion on the matter would be helpful.
We act like only there's only one sharp edge to the sword.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Waxman-Markey
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Somehow Lousiana politicians have not been able to put climate change and the results of this study together. As long as nothing is submerged in their immediate lifetimes and/or interferes with their easy money-making.
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/06/cap-and-trade-state-by-state.html
That cap and trade bill hits Louisiana far harder than it should. Louisiana is shouldering a far higher burden than New York, Texas, or even California. Let's do something, but this isn't anything close to a solution.
That's reasonable Clay - climate change is kind of a wolf-by-the-ears for Louisiana because of how dependent families are on income derived from jobs that exacerbate our little existential problem - but currently I don't see a single Louisiana pol that would be willing to vote on ANY climate change bill. For our Congressional delegation it seems to be a matter of principle to be in denial.
Except at this point some of their kids actually will be alive... 2100 isn't so far away.
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