What would address the problem and what will be done (nothing), are too very different things. If have not faith in our representatives to do anything other than look out for their own best interests.

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Just look at our most recent efforts to fight climate change. Senator Manchin has blocked every effort to address climate change, but most recently he clamed support as long as the efforts reduced the deficit at the same time. We can raise the deficit to provide tax cuts for the rich, but never to address a problem that dooms us all.

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We elected a dumb-ass president who relaxed the regulations on methane emissions so industry could be more profitable. Methane, a greenhouse gas many times more potent than CO2. Trump walked back the lighting efficiency standards so the makers of incandescent bulbs could remain profitable. When for the first time ever US energy use actually leveled off for a bit because of the switch to LED lighting. The idiot also fought California and the sensible auto companies to LOWER fuel efficiency standards.

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So if I somehow misled readers that I have any faith in our government--I most certainly do not. You can count on our representatives for two things, to do anything to get reelected, and anything and everything to enrich themselves and their donors.