Below is a copy of the e-mail I sent to Senator Claire McCaskill today. We’ll see what she has to say in response.

Dear Senator McCaskill,

I understand that you are concerned that an energy/climate bill may have a negative impact on potions of the Missouri economy, because we are so dependent on coal. This is certainly a valid concern, however, I hope you will not let this outweigh the global consequences of inaction. As we transition to a sustainable energy future, some localities will be hurt in the short term. However, we need to think globally, and long-term. Missouri can and will adapt to the future. As President Obama said “we must not be prisoners of the past.”. Please don’t let the lobbyists at Peabody win. We need to think about the planet we leave to our children and grandchildren. Not corporate profits. As our senator, I ask to provide the leadership to our state to move forward into the new green economy, to develop renewal energy, so that we are no longer so dependent on coal.

Thank you for your consideration.