Getting the Picture...

The latest installment of the IPCC report confirms, once again, that global warming is occurring and that we humans are contributing to the problem. But what is most significant is that the IPCC report also contains details on the likely catastrophic effects of global warming, from more severe droughts in the west to increasingly destructive tropical storms in the Gulf Coast.  This report further reiterates our need for quick action on global warming - we hope Congress and the 2008 presidential candidates are listening.

According to economic experts such as Sir Nicholas Stern, taking action on global warming will not only be economically beneficial, it is essential to avoid a fiscal downfall.  According to Stern, a two degree Celsius increase in temperature could reduce global economic output by 3 percent.

Fortunately, several major U.S. corporations are listening.  General Electric, BP and Duke Energy now support reductions in global warming emissions.  It's exciting to see that even major power companies, some of the biggest culprits of global warming pollution, have saddled up to join the fight against global warming.  These companies realize that solving global warming is not only good business, but it will help create a new economy with new jobs based on clean energy.

Here at LCV, we will continue working to pass sound legislation to help address global warming and to help elevate the issue in the 2008 elections and beyond.

                                                                                                                        -Nicholas J. Gleichman

Comments

[Daniel Toiv]

One of the most ironic arguments against addressing global warming has always been that the economy will suffer if we regulate its effects on the environment. It's incredibly shortsighted - it won't be long before the economy starts feeling the effects of global warming itself and not just government regulation trying to prevent it.

[Erika Gold]

It's nice to hear that big corporations are cooperating in the matter, thanks for the info!

[Eddie Nicks]

It's about time. Thanks for the informative piece and keep up the good work.

[Hillary Miles]

So encouraging to see that the "big guys" are moving along in the right direction.

[John Oswald]

Great post!

I agree- it seems that certain companies are finally starting to come around and it is very encouraging. The debate seems to have shifted from 'should' we do something to 'what' should we do? and that is where we need to begin