Some people say the costs of addressing climate change are too high, but what about the costs if we fail to act?
I am a person of faith and I have faith in our ability to innovate. I know it can be done because we are doing it. I've worked with congregations to help them become more energy efficient. We changed light bulbs, sealed up cracks in doors and windows and turned off unused lights and appliances. It was not difficult, but it is saving significant money on energy bills each month that can now go to other programs.
There is a cost to all of this carbon pollution. We are paying with damaged health and an uncertain future we're leaving to our children. It is time for action. I support promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy and putting standards on polluting power plants.
Janna Stieg Watkins
Director, New York Interfaith Power & Light
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