11/1/2019 |
nicole |
xanders |
n/a |
Fryeburg |
Maine |
The last thing we need are higher gas/diesel prices, especially on something that provides heat and transportation to the Mainers. The last thing we need are higher gas/diesel prices, especially on something that provides heat and transportation to the Mainers. |
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5/3/2019 |
Sunyoung |
Yang |
Trenton resident |
Trenton |
New Jersey |
The cap and investment and other carbon market trading and offset measures are extremely concerning in these proposals. Net zero emissions framework is also problematic. Low income communities... read more The cap and investment and other carbon market trading and offset measures are extremely concerning in these proposals. Net zero emissions framework is also problematic. Low income communities and people of color are living in some of the highly trafficked routes where freight and manufacturing storage processing industries have been emitting high levels of toxins for years in the region. Any offset scheme would further concentrate the actual amount of air pollution for environmental justice communities and be detrimental to our lives. Environmental justice groups in CA have attested to this reality after going through their own climate initiatives--the offset market abroad has led to devastating consequences for Indigenous folks in the Amazon getting kicked out of their land for carbon forestry REDD+ credit market while EJ communities in CA living next to major freight corridors, Chevron/Texaco oil refineries, and other polluting industries have seen co-pollutants concentrated while also carbon emissions have gone up. No community benefit from any EJ or equity funds generated through market trading of carbon credits will alleviate the increased health risks from further pollution by these trading schemes. Please take this provisions out and concentrate on real policy strategies that will reduce in every part of this region carbon and other toxic co-pollutants. The emissions cuts have to be absolute and not a switch and bait tactic. Offsets and trading are false solutions with tremendous consequences for human rights violations and endangering our community health while giving us a false sense that we are actually reducing emissions when we're not. Electrifying freight and transport has been done in other regions and along with other initiatives in RGGI to convert our grid into real renewables (not nuclear or clean coal) we can make the emissions targets. Carbon trading will never get us to the emissions reductions while creating more disaster in the process. |
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2/26/2020 |
Brian |
Yanke |
None |
Madison |
Wisconsin |
I demand a strong program that invests in public transportation, biking, walking, and prioritizes equity. My state should get involved with the climate change fight. I demand a strong program that invests in public transportation, biking, walking, and prioritizes equity. My state should get involved with the climate change fight. |
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10/16/2020 |
Isabel |
Yannatos |
Clean Air Council |
Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania |
We need a strong TCI. Please include
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35... read more We need a strong TCI. Please include
1. A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
2. An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
3. Investments towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit.
Thank you. |
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2/24/2020 |
art |
yatsko |
Voter |
warwick |
Rhode Island |
This is a terrible idea. There is no tax more regressive then one on energy and transportation. Burdening the working poor and the middle class without proof it will work or a truly accurate... read more This is a terrible idea. There is no tax more regressive then one on energy and transportation. Burdening the working poor and the middle class without proof it will work or a truly accurate climate model that proves the goals will work is unconscionable. If the political pressure is so strong that you must "do something " then adopt this proposal but use monopoly money until you have a base line. In a few years scientists should have a working climate model that will prove the whole scheme worthless. Or science could prove me wrong. You might be reluctant to shelve this initiative on my theories but probably not as reluctant as I am to support this on your theories. |
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10/25/2019 |
william |
yeo |
Citizens |
durham |
Maine |
Thanks, let’s push this through Thanks, let’s push this through |
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2/26/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Yetman |
Windsor public schools |
Windsor |
Connecticut |
Cleaning up our transportation is critical to slowing down and eventually reversing climate change. It is also essential for creating a sustainable environment in which we have clean air to breath... read more Cleaning up our transportation is critical to slowing down and eventually reversing climate change. It is also essential for creating a sustainable environment in which we have clean air to breath. Connecticut has one of the highest rates of asthma in this country. I know what it is like to stay awake nights trying to deal with my son's asthma attacks. I have also seen the growing smog and dirty air that is created by our fossil fuel burning vehicles in the mountains of Vermont. We need good, reliable and abundant public transportation that will reduce our need for individual cars, support people in every economic class, and improve the quality of life in all of our communities including urban, suburban and rural. For instance, my son has benefitted greatly from the bus system between rural Stores and Hartford. Good public transportation is an economic engine and provides access to economic opportunities for all people. Making a transition to electric energy to power that transportation is also essential to reduce carbon emissions and to create a truly green economy. It will help to reduce health care costs as well and improve the quality of life wherever that transportation is found. Owning an electric vehicle I know how much more efficient and safer these vehicles are. We need our government to lead on these issues and to take the steps necessary to combat the climate crisis. |
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2/26/2020 |
Amanda |
Yobbagy |
Johnson Matthey |
Audubon |
Pennsylvania |
"The United States constitutes 5% of the world population and contributes to 22% of world’s carbon emission." It is crucial that our state takes control of the climate crisis immediately... read more "The United States constitutes 5% of the world population and contributes to 22% of world’s carbon emission." It is crucial that our state takes control of the climate crisis immediately. These are pathetic statistics for a country that is one of the most developed in the world.
The effects of climate change are having a dangerous impact OUR environment. We have seen astronomical increases in sea levels, hurricanes, wild fires, melted arctic ice, and other natural disasters because of climate change. If we do not do anything about this disaster we are rapidly killing off forestation, wildlife, and HUMAN LIFE, and will continue to do so. (There is an average of 600,000 deaths/year related to climate change. Specifically in developing & 3rd world countries).
We demand that our state takes action by joining the plan to reduce transportation emissions, and develops a strong program that invests in public transportation, biking, walking, and prioritizes equity. If we don't help take control of this crisis ACTIVELY, we only have ourselves to blame when it's too late.
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2/28/2020 |
Chris |
Yoder |
self |
Baltimore |
Maryland |
I write asking you to take action so that the people of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic states can gain the benefits of a free-market economy. Greenhouse gas pollution is an economic externality.... read more I write asking you to take action so that the people of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic states can gain the benefits of a free-market economy. Greenhouse gas pollution is an economic externality. When I chose to turn the key in my car I do so knowing that my decision to do so will not impose on me anywhere near the full cost of the decision I make. The costs of the pollution I create are borne in part by society as a whole rather than me. Such a subsidy prevents our society from enjoying the benefits of a free-market economy where by scarce resources (including pure air and a stable climate) are allocated efficiently and equitably. The option of a solution through regulation is both inefficient and ineffective. Let the invisible hand of the market work its' magic. |
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1/16/2020 |
Louise |
Yohalem |
Community member |
Mill River |
Massachusetts |
We need clean transportation so that fewer cars will be necessary. We need clean transportation so that fewer cars will be necessary. |
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2/21/2020 |
Stephen |
Yooung |
stephengyoungsblogoftheworld.com |
Haddonfield |
New Jersey |
Public transit in this country, a key in dealing with climate change, has been neglected far too long. As compared with other industrialized countries, our transit infrastructure is inconvenient,... read more Public transit in this country, a key in dealing with climate change, has been neglected far too long. As compared with other industrialized countries, our transit infrastructure is inconvenient, overcrowded, largely obsolete and often dank and dirty. It's a disgrace and leads people to drive far more than they should need to - which in turn results both to excessive carbon emissions and personal stress. A plan like the one here envisioned is a good remedial starting place. When fleshed out, it could potentially transform our living standard much for the better. |
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11/2/2019 |
Peggy |
YORK |
none |
Portland |
Maine |
We need electric cars to reduce carbon output which is killing our ecosystem. We need electric cars to reduce carbon output which is killing our ecosystem. |
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11/12/2019 |
James |
York |
Massachusetts residents |
Westfield |
Massachusetts |
I do not support TCi. I do not support TCi. |
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10/27/2019 |
Kelly |
Young |
None |
Readfield |
Maine |
I am against anything that raises the cost of fuel. Enough said. I am against anything that raises the cost of fuel. Enough said. |
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11/5/2019 |
Hilary |
Young |
Etsy, Inc. |
Brooklyn |
New York |
Please see attached file for Etsy's comments. read more Please see attached file for Etsy's comments. |
Etsy_CommentsRegardingTCI_11.05.2019.pdf |
1/19/2020 |
Craig |
Young |
Mr |
Rumford |
Maine |
I strongly oppose the TCI gas tax. With Maine being very rural, this tax will only hurt its population. Prices of goods are already rising to high and adding a gas tax would raise them even higher... read more I strongly oppose the TCI gas tax. With Maine being very rural, this tax will only hurt its population. Prices of goods are already rising to high and adding a gas tax would raise them even higher. Low to middle class Mainers would be hit the hardest. |
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2/24/2020 |
Karen-Jo |
Young |
NRCM |
Corea |
Maine |
Maine needs to invest in affordable, clean energy solutions in order to reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gases, and to improve the quality of life for us and for future generations. Please... read more Maine needs to invest in affordable, clean energy solutions in order to reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gases, and to improve the quality of life for us and for future generations. Please support TCI. Thanks |
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2/28/2020 |
Edmond |
Young |
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. |
Plano |
Texas |
TOYOTA's comments regarding Draft TCI MOU are attached. read more TOYOTA's comments regarding Draft TCI MOU are attached. |
TOYOTA Comments - Draft TCI MOU 2020-02-28.pdf |
2/28/2020 |
Edmond |
Young |
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. |
Plano |
Texas |
Attached are Toyota's comments regarding the TCI Draft MOU. Please let us know if you have any questions. Kind regards. read more Attached are Toyota's comments regarding the TCI Draft MOU. Please let us know if you have any questions. Kind regards. |
TOYOTA Comments - Draft TCI MOU 2020-02-28.pdf |
8/19/2020 |
Janine |
Young |
Unenrolled |
Quincy |
Massachusetts |
I voted no on this gas tax before when it was a ballot question. I do not like this TCI . Where is the transparency? As Americans that elected you to office, you have an obligation to your... read more I voted no on this gas tax before when it was a ballot question. I do not like this TCI . Where is the transparency? As Americans that elected you to office, you have an obligation to your constituents to listen. You just can’t by pass us. Laws aren’t supposed to be made and passed the way some lawmakers want to pass this TCI. It’s not very Democratic. |
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