Thank you Chris Gibson?

Posted 8/21/12

In response to a suggestion that we thank Rep. Chris Gibson for his intention to introduce a resolution to “recognize the reality” of climate change, I have to say to the Congressman that he has …

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Thank you Chris Gibson?

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In response to a suggestion that we thank Rep. Chris Gibson for his intention to introduce a resolution to “recognize the reality” of climate change, I have to say to the Congressman that he has not been putting his votes where his mouth is on this issue. He recently voted for instant approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a climate-damaging project if ever there was one. James Hanson said that if this project is built it is “game over” for the future of humanity. Congressman Gibson also says he supports only safe, clean fracking. There is no such thing as safe, clean fracking as far as protecting clean air and water are concerned and especially with regards to greenhouse gas emissions.

Former Congressman Hinchey originally held the same position years ago before he responded to information from environmentalists, including myself, and bravely switched to and championed the side of those who recognized that fracked natural gas is just another dirty fossil fuel. When Congressman Gibson finally accepts that climate disruption can only be avoided by taking big steps away from burning fossil fuels and putting all our efforts toward replacing them with renewable fuels, and votes accordingly, then I will send him the thank-you letter proposed.

Allan Rubin

Cochecton, NY

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