Chip
Cravaak
House
of Representatives
508 Cannon House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
Washington DC 20515
VOTE YES ON H.R.235: CENTURY INDEPENDENCE ACT
OF 2011
I
am a college student from Minnesota who is concerned with the wellbeing of our
environment. The outcome of this bill will have a large effect on the
environment and members of communities that are near industries and factories.
This bill aims to decrease the levels of toxic emissions, which come from major
sources from 0.8 million tons to 0.7 million tons by 2020. I believe that it is
important for you to vote yes on this bill to help preserve the environment.
By
reducing toxic emissions in the environment this program will be able to
improve the quality of life of the citizens living around industries and factories.
Prolonged exposure to these emissions can lead to several health problems that
range from birth defects to several forms of cancer. A number of measures have
been taken to help the environment in the past with emissions, but much more is
needed to clean up the environment.
What
opponents will say is that big businesses will be negatively affected by new
regulations brought about by this bill. They will argue that the costs wont
justify the gain to the environment and decrease in pollution. This is wrong
however, because further decreasing toxic emissions will likely prove
beneficial to the public relations of the company and improve the health
conditions of their employees. These two factors will ensure the sale and
quality of the products that the industries produce.
I
hope you realize the importance of H.R. 235 and vote yes. If you want any
further information from me feel free to send me a letter at my enclosed address
or at creamyjohnson@gmail.com.
Alex
Johnson
You say a number of measures have been taken to help the environment in the past with emissions, but much more is needed to clean up the environment... what has been done? What has not worked? I agree with you that manufacturers would benefit from reducing toxic emissions because of the health repore they would gain - safer and healthier employees and consumers. That seems worth it, but money has to become less important than the people.
ReplyDeleteGood letter! I agree that a lot more needs to be and I hope this bill passes. It will effect the public greatly.
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