Link: thehill.com/…
Where most politicians tippy-toe around the issues, Bernie, as usual, unapologetically charges right ahead with the correct solution.
Sanders introduced legislation that would, starting in 2017, charge fossil fuel producers $15/ton for carbon emissions.
"If we are going to be serious about dealing with the threat of climate change, we need to end the polluter welfare that subsidizes increased pollution from fossil fuels and instead invest those resources in clean energy solutions that reduce pollution," Sanders said from the Senate floor.
Sanders estimates that his legislation would be able to curb carbon emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.
Money from his "carbon pollution fee" would be given to households that make less than $100,000 per year to help offset any fee hikes from energy companies.
Bernie, working hard for us 99%ers, every day of his life.
It’s time we had his back for what he’s done for us the past 40 years.
GO BERNIE!
VOTE BERNIE!