It looks like the US Senate will be tackling climate change next week as its members debate S. 2191, the Lieberman/Warner Climate Change Act. According to a recent distribution by the Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA), the "potential for negative consequences to the economy is extremely high." The IMA is encouraging members to urge voting against S. 2191. Information specific to Indiana can be found at the National Association of Manufacturers Web site.
However, not all parties agree that the cap and trade program to regulate carbon dioxide in the United States is unworkable. The bill calls for an emissions decline of 15% below 2005 levels by 2020. The National Wildlife Federation is asking its members to support the legislation. Find NWF information.
Weigh in on the debate by contacting Senators Lugar and Bayh and urge them to vote for or against S. 2191.
