The most effective method for lowering emissions is a well-crafted carbon price, and Citizens Climate Lobby has been crafting their bill for a decade to achieve the best possible results. They have a bill in Congress now that has good chances of passing this session, with help from friends like us.
Right now forces are coalescing to encourage this. The EU has adopted a “border tariff” which will protect their own carbon fees, but will raise costs for those outside the EU. That means that American energy companies will be charged for selling energy there, which is an excellent incentive for Congress to pass our own bills to balance the cross-border equation.
Citizens Climate Lobby asks that ALL PEOPLE who care about climate change call our Senators within the next 3 weeks and ask them to pass this energy bill. They provided a helpful and simple link to both email and call. Take a look right here to use it;
Tell them, “I’m writing to urge you to enact a federal carbon price so U.S. businesses can avoid paying Europe’s border tariff and remain internationally competitive.” Doesn’t that sound like something that will appeal to conservatives?
Carbon tariff email / calls to Sen’s. Boozman and Cottonhttps://citizensclimatelobby.org/senate/