On the recordFebruary 28, 2013
While Congress is dealing with this manufactured sequester crisis, we have a real climate crisis occurring right outside the window. There is clarity on what should be a bipartisan issue with the public. Seven out of 10 Americans believe the scientists that climate change is happening and that humans are making it worse. Every day, Americans see the impact. With record droughts and extreme storm events, 2012 set more than 3,500 monthly records for extreme heat, rain, and snow. This week, 38 leading Republicans and national security advisors urged international action to prevent and mitigate the impact of climate change. The letter highlights the importance of immediate action and expresses national security concerns should we fail to address these issues. We should be addressing the real climate crisis instead of dealing with a phony, made-up fiscal crisis. ____________________
