Climate change is an imminent threat facing the world. Many people are worried about the repercussions of climate change. During the past year, various natural disasters have occurred due to climate change. With the latest elections in the United States, new politicians are calling for drastic legislation to combat the emerging problem of pollution.
In a new proposal, politicians are requesting massive investments in American infrastructure. These investments will decrease pollution in multiple ways. The new law calls for an end to oil drilling and fracking. Some people speculate that the goals are too lofty. Others believe that the legislation does not go far enough.
Taxes
Another aspect of the latest proposal is to tax companies that emit a lot of pollution. The vast majority of companies do not care about the environment. As a result, it will be difficult for the United States to combat climate change without legislation taxing the largest companies.
These taxes can be used to pay for all of the infrastructure suggested by political leaders. If the United States moves away from oil production, electric cars will become the most common form of transportation. A high-speed rail system has also been suggested to combat climate change. Japan has a high-speed rail system that has drastically improved traffic in the country.
Critics
When the latest proposal was announced, there were thousands of people who criticized the legislation. Many people think that taxing American companies is a terrible idea. Others believe that building a high-speed rail system is too expensive. Some people believe that the United States should increase oil production instead of decreasing it.
The debate over climate change is expected to continue through the 2020 elections. Many voters are interested to see what the political candidates have to say about the emerging problem of climate change. Many young voters report that climate change is one of their most important voting issues.
