Welcome news from our newest senator
by David Atkins
There are more than a few in the progressive community who are upset that Coleen Hanabusa was overlooked by Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie in favor of Brian Schatz. But this sort of language on climate change coming from America’s newest Senator is a breath of fresh air:
The replacement for the late Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye (D) said Wednesday that climate change is at the top of his legislative agenda.
“For me, personally, I believe global climate change is real and it is the most urgent challenge of our generation,” Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz (D), whom Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) tapped for the seat, said in brief comments Wednesday.
People who live on islands tend to understand the existential threat of climate change at a more deeply personal level than most. But in the end it won’t just be them. Most of the planet will become practically uninhabitable if we don’t do something extremely soon.
