Now is the time to act on climate

It is time for Americans to tell our leaders that we support bold action on climate and energy, including a cap on carbon pollution.

Capping carbon pollution will ignite the transition to clean energy, end our dependence on dirty fossil fuels, and put America on a path toward economic recovery. A cap on carbon pollution will create tens of thousands of good-paying American jobs that can't be shipped overseas.

Consumers and businesses will benefit from stable energy prices, and with greater energy efficiency, we can get more from the energy we have which will mean lower electricity bills. Now is the time for action. The economy can't wait. The climate crisis can't wait.

P. Denise Israel

Barrington Hills