HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2018-32RESOLUTION #32-2018
A RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO LEVY A REVENUE -NEUTRAL FEE
ON THE CARBON IN FOSSIL FUELS
WHEREAS, climate change has been widely recognized by government, business and academic
leaders as a worldwide threat with the potential to harm our economy, safety, public health, and
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the long-term consequences of climate change are devastating to our tourism and
recreation -based economy, and quality of life, such as increased heat, prolonged drought,
destructive wildfires, increased flooding, reduced stream flow; and
WHEREAS, Moab has already recognized the threats of climate change to the County and
pledged to take a leadership role in promoting public awareness, education, and outreach
regarding how the economy, the environment, and societal well-being interrelate to each other
within the confluence of climate change, thus better preparing our citizens to both mitigate the
impacts of climate change and confront the negative impacts of climate change in a more
productive manner; and
WHEREAS, we are joined in taking action on climate change by a global coalition of cities,
counties, state and national governments and community and private sector leaders who recognize
the importance and potential of these actions to protect and enhance the well-being of current and
future generations; and
WHEREAS, the transition away from fossil fuels can be accelerated through a market- driven
mechanism, such as a carbon fee and dividend that would encourage and empower residents to
reduce and replace their consumption of fossil fuels with renewable and other alternative energy
sources through conservation, being more efficient, and choosing less carbon- intensive energy
sources; and
WHEREAS, Moab encourages the United States Congress to pass legislation that levies a
revenue -neutral fee on the carbon in fossil fuels at the point of production and importation sufficient
to encourage individuals and corporations to produce and use less fossil fuels and to make the
transition less onerous on the economy and to consumers by returning to American households all
the revenues generated from this fee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Moab, Utah, that
The Moab City Council and Mayor strongly urge the US Congress to pass legislation that levies a
revenue -neutral fee on the carbon in fossil fuels as part of our commitment to show sustainability
leadership at a local, regional, state and national level.
ADOPTED on this IQ day of , 2018.
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