Congressman Doggett yesterday introduced a proposal for legislation known as the Climate MATTERS Act, a response to the effects of global warming we are feeling every day now. Austin Mayor Will Winn hosted the event in the City Council chambers and was joined by leaders of the environmental and business community in welcoming Rep. Doggett.
Most of the bill sounds legitimate, including a strong 80% in CO2 emissions by 2050, science-based review of progress, auctioning of carbon credits and returning the money to the people and investments in efficiency and renewable energy. It also includes a provision to enact a carbon tariff on any country who does not join the next UN sponsored follow-up to the Kyoto Protocol, due to expire next year.
Full review of Doggett's bill, along with his press release and remarks after the bump. Please also vote in the poll if you favor action on global warming.
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