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Dear Mr. Weitzen:
Thank you for contacting me regarding global warming. Cap-and-trade legislation is one proposal that would address this issue.
I believe that we have the technology and ability to meet the challenge of climate change in a way that will provide new economic
opportunities and make us more competitive internationally while protecting consumers from high energy prices and breaking our
dependence on oil.
In 1990, Congress passed a bill saying companies could not pump sulfur and other pollutants into the air because they caused acid
rain. Now, Congress is looking at bills that would say companies cannot pump carbon into the air without having to pay because it
causes the planet to heat up. Some critics claim this is all going to increase utility bills, but various studies show the
legislation will have little effect on most folks. In fact, one reliable analysis shows an average savings for consumers of around
$6 per month.
Global warming threatens Florida's fragile ecosystem and $60 billion tourism industry. Rising sea levels will encroach on Florida's
pristine beaches and harm coastal wetlands and the Everglades. Increased carbon dioxide and water temperatures will damage sensitive
coral reefs and endanger Florida's diverse marine species. A scientific study by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
concluded with 90 percent certainty that global warming is caused by the accumulation of man-made greenhouse gasses.
On June 26, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The Senate is
expected to consider legislation to address energy independence and climate change in the fall.
I will continue to work in the Senate to fight the effects of global warming. I appreciate your taking the time to share your
thoughts with me, and I respect your views. Please feel free to contact me regarding any additional issues of concern.
Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson
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