Senator Baucus Votes 'No' on Climate Bill, 1Sky's Montana Organizer Weighs In

Last week, Senator and Chairman of the Finance Committee Max Baucus (D-MT), voted against the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act after having proclaimed his love of his state and the importance of protecting its lands. Baucus said he is "committed to passing meaningful, balanced climate change legislation", but introduced a provision to weaken the carbon emissions target to 17 percent, instead of the proposed 20 percent.

Baucus was the lone Democrat against the bill in the Senate and Environment Public Works Committee hearings, but 1Sky is hopeful he will make the right decision as the bill moves through the Senate. Beth Berlin, Climate Solutions staffer and 1Sky Montana Organizer says,

"I really believe that as the Finance Committee fully weighs the benefits of passing comprehensive legislation with a strong cap on carbon - including looking at the net job increases and benefits to consumers, farmers and businesses, which far outweigh the costs of inaction - he will make the right decision."

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