In regard to the recent article in the December 5 National Journal, “House Republican Plans to Introduce Pro-Climate-Science Bill,” I would like to thank Rep. Chris Gibson for going public with his intention to bring forth a resolution regarding recognition of the reality of the science of climate change. As one of his constituents, I recognize the importance of Mr. Gibson’s concern for the welfare of working-class families and small businesses in regard to making changes in our lives that would ameliorate climate change. Mr. Gibson is quite forthcoming in his public statements that what is most dear and essential to all of us is “an inhabitable Earth going forward.”

I truly hope that Mr. Gibson follows through with his resolution and continues in the right direction with incrementally larger and larger steps that will eventually change our world for the better. Perhaps, he could eventually introduce a bill for a carbon fee and dividend, returning all revenues back to all American families as proposed by the Shultz-Becker Plan: Carbon Fee and Dividend. I have faith that if Mr. Gibson continues briskly down the right path, he can be a national hero.

Jody Schoenfeld

Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Columbia County Chapter

Chatham Center, NY