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To the editor:
As I’m sure we’re all aware, Congress recently took a giant leap toward a clean energy economy by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act. I am writing to express both relief and gratitude in seeing our elected officials taking a stand to address the climate crisis while rebuilding our economy.
The bill aims to repower America with clean, renewable energy that will protect the environment, create jobs in our community and put America on the cutting edge of sustainable technology.
The primary way the bill does this is through investments in clean energy to create jobs that are labor intensive and cannot be outsourced.
Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Fifth District, is continuing to fight for the needs of Southside Virginia by voting for the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which will help our communities take the lead in America’s new, green economy while bringing many well-paying jobs that are desperately needed.
Because of the efforts of representatives like Tom Perriello, the bill is now moving to the U.S. Senate. I urge Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb to strengthen the bill and deliver on the promise of a clean energy future.
We need this kind of bold leadership to recharge our economy, put thousands of Virginians back to work and protect future generations from global warming.
JESSICA N. EVANS
Danville
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Sorry to bust your bubble, but this bill will not create jobs, it will destroy them.
It will cause the cost of all types of feasible energy to skyrocket (Obama’s word) and squeeze out businesses already hurting. They will be forced to relocate to other countries without this ridiculous legislation.
The rising energy costs which result from this bill will cause the price of virtually everything we buy to increase, resulting in fewer purchases, and in the end fewer jobs.
On top of all the economic harm the bill will do, there is no proof that we here in the USA are doing anything to harm the planet. The air and water are cleaner today than at any other time in your life. And global temperatures have been declining during this decade. Have you not noticed that the alarm has changed from “global warming” to “climate change”?
This bill will do nothing but cause unemployment and inflation, and make some people rich trading carbon credits. We have sufficient laws on the books already to protect our corner of the planet.
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