Connecticut became a leader today when their legislature passed a GWSA-type bill, creating mandatory caps on Connecticut’s global warming pollution. The bill was passed unanimously, 35-0 in the senate today and is expected to be signed by Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell. It would require pollution cuts to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 2001 levels by 2050.
Connecticut joins New Jersey, California and Hawaii in passing a bill that requires mandatory greenhouse gas emission reductions, similar to Maryland’s Global Warming Solutions Act. These states are creating the patchwork effect that will put pressure on the national leaders to pass a similar bill.
We’re all congratulating Connecticut’s victory here, if it’s a little bitter from our own loss this year. It’s like watching your friend walk arm and arm with the guy you’ve been dreaming about. I’m sure it’s going to be dreamy and romantic watching Connecticut’s green economy booming. I’m sure the thrill of wind turbines and solar panels will be great, for them. I’m just going to sit here at home and watch re-runs of HGTV’s Green Home. I’ll be fine!
