{"id":269200,"date":"2023-07-24T19:07:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=269200"},"modified":"2023-07-24T19:07:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:07:12","slug":"states-reconsider-the-folly-of-fear-driven-climate-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=269200","title":{"rendered":"States Reconsider: The Folly of Fear-Driven Climate Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From Watts Up With That?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c\u2026calling the fee that customers pay a \u2018hidden tax.’\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Gov. Glenn Youngkin<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c\u2026the goals of the alliance are \u201cambitious and well-intentioned\u201d but that they \u201cconflict with Nevada\u2019s energy policy objectives.\u201d\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Gov. Joe Lombardo<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Finally, some common sense is returning to the climate change debate. Governors Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Joe Lombardo of Nevada are prioritizing the well-being of their citizens and the unique needs of their states over ill-founded climate alarmism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Virginia, Governor Youngkin recently concluded a review of new regulations, bringing the state closer to withdrawing from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) by the end of the year. The RGGI is a pact among twelve states that forces electricity producers to buy allowances for carbon emissions, a cost that consumers unjustly bear. Youngkin aptly refers to this cost as a \u201chidden tax\u201d and seeks to shield Virginians from such unnecessary financial burdens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/www.virginiamercury.com\/blog-va\/youngkin-administration-completes-review-of-new-regs-to-pull-virginia-out-of-carbon-market-by-years-end\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other side, we have environmental groups and Democrats who argue that the RGGI is integral to Virginia\u2019s carbon emission reduction strategy. They also celebrate the $500 million that the state has collected from allowance revenues. But these funds have been drawn from the pockets of tax-payers, and then repackaged as a necessary expense for climate change mitigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out West, Governor Lombardo made the prudent decision to withdraw Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance. Lombardo acknowledges the alliance\u2019s well meaning goals as \u201cambitious and well-intentioned\u201d, yet rightfully asserts that they \u201cconflict with Nevada\u2019s energy policy objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/thenevadaindependent.com\/article\/lombardo-withdraws-nevada-from-state-led-greenhouse-gas-reduction-coalition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These decisions by Youngkin and Lombardo illustrate a much-needed shift in approach to hysterical climate action. Overhyped, fear-driven policies often overshadow the fact that it is yet to be conclusively shown that human-induced climate change is a significant problem. This truth is overshadowed by global accords like the Paris Agreement or inter-state collaborations like the U.S. Climate Alliance that push for premature and potentially harmful actions, ignoring the unique needs, resources, and challenges of individual states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both Governors, prioritizing the welfare of their constituents and local economies, challenge these collective strategies. They highlight the importance of tailored, state-specific initiatives that balance environmental considerations with economic and social needs, all while questioning the alarmist climate narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sensible actions stir the climate change pot. They challenge constituents to ask: should we subscribe to the dominant narrative and rush into potentially detrimental collective efforts? Or should we take a step back, question the prevailing dogma, and strive for balanced, state-specific policies that prioritize the actual needs of our citizens?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time for a reality check on climate action. What do you think of Virginia\u2019s potential exit from the RGGI or Nevada\u2019s withdrawal from the U.S. Climate Alliance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HT\/resourceguy for the twofer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can explore more Climate Politics at our ClimateTV page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, some common sense is returning to the climate change debate. 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