I am writing this in response to the article “Connecticut environmentalists seek to pass climate bill during special session” that appeared in the Connecticut Mirror on June 5.
While I appreciate the article’s coverage of the climate bill’s prospects, I believe the article misses a valuable opportunity to discuss the bill’s potential benefits. Commentary on the bill’s design is limited and does not address how regulated greenhouse gas emissions would impact Connecticut residents.
House Bill 5004 would reduce fossil fuel emissions, making a significant contribution to combating climate change and curbing air pollution. In addition, the climate bill would encourage “investment in renewable energy and green economy start-ups,” as outlined on the Connecticut General Assembly website.
Since no decision has yet been made on whether the climate bill will be included in the special session, it is imperative to discuss the importance of its inclusion and the benefits to Connecticut.
Having studied in Connecticut, I learned the urgency of addressing climate change. Realizing the benefits of taking the climate bill into the upcoming special session is an additional motivation for stakeholders to urge Governor Ned Lamont to act immediately.
Camryn McCrystal recently graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown.
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