How many new jobs will be created if we adopt Carbon Fee and Dividend Legislation?
The American Solar Energy Association did a recent study estimating that 4.2 million new jobs would be created in America over the next 10 years if we adopt sound climate legislation. Carbon Fee and Dividend legislation is very transparent, easy to understand and fair to all parties making it more likely to achieve the intended goals of lowering total CO2 levels while transitioning to a green economy. The transition to a green economy creates the jobs researching, manufacturing, installing and servicing green technologies that reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. What benefits will America receive by addressing climate change through Carbon Fee and Dividend legislation? • We will reduce the CO2 level in the atmosphere back down to 350 ppm or less, stabilizing our climate and oceans and slowing down the mass extinction of species. • It will put America in a position of leadership on climate legislation and in green technology. Governments will be forced to adopt the same carbon fees a
