Does your vote count? Mine did.
I voted for Sen. Mitt Romney because he is concerned about our damaged climate and would act with integrity, representing the majority of Utah voters who agree that climate change is happening and want solutions.
Thank you, Sen. Romney for listening to your Utah constituents by joining the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, rolled out by Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., and Sen. Michael Braun, R-Ind. The stated goal of the new caucus is "to take the politics out of this important issue. Instead, members will commit to an honest dialogue, through which we can develop solutions that solidify American environmental leadership, promote American workers, and make meaningful progress on protecting our environment."
What can citizens do to protect our common home from continuing to warm? Engage. Build political will by writing letters and making calls to your representatives supporting a carbon tax.
Join a local chapter of the bipartisan Citizens' Climate Lobby, a volunteer team that
has seen democracy work, and have made much progress in the climate work they have already done.
Our voices are needed to build consensus, to bring lasting change for a livable world! Again, thank you, Sen. Romney, for building bridges across the aisle and giving voice to our votes, letters and calls.
Karen Jackson, Salt Lake City
