Letters: Texas Republicans can lead on climate change
Dec. 18, 2020
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Republicans can lead on climate
Regarding “Texas GOP, Dems tried to solve a climate change problem together 10 years ago. Then it unraveled.” (Dec. 10): In February, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw became an original co-sponsor of the Trillion Trees Act a common-sense carbon-reduction idea that promotes economic growth. Trees are natural carbon sinks. They hold significant carbon in their trunks and roots which they pull directly from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. By planting trees in urban areas, maximizing forest growth, bolstering tree counts in existing forests and incentivizing innovative building practices, the bill ensures the U.S. is one step closer to meeting our carbon reduction goals by utilizing science-based solutions.