Climate Change Extremism- A Different Perspective

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The current administration plans on spending up to "92 TRILLION DOLLARS" toward Green Energy initiatives if Congresswoman Cortez's bill is enacted in the near future. I'm in favor of policies which reduce carbon emissions, but maybe those in charge should reconsider the "PACE" at which they try to make us carbon neutral. You have to wonder if the climate extremists have correctly thought through their policy initiatives, their effect on our economy, and the required urgency at which this change needs to be implemented. Or is it one of those bills where members just pass it and read what's in it later. If you from an older generation you've heard about our planet's doom before. In the 70's acid rain was our climate threat. Well, what happened with that? Next, it was the ozone layer, the earth eventually turning into an ice age and freezing us to death. Nothing happened there? Then it was Al Gore's prediction in 2009 there was a 75% chance the entire north polar ice cap would likely be gone by 2016. It's 2023 and I'm still waiting for that one. And then there is the extreme weather argument. Yes, extreme weather events happen each year. They have always occurred, (look up the Dust Bowl of the 1930's), but those arguing that we have more episodes with each year are inaccurate. Did you know there were actually fewer tornadoes this year than last. And hurricane frequency is a weather phenomenon which fluctuates from year to year just like snowfalls. So, before declaring the end of our existence, take a deep breath and remember those cries of wolf have been going on for decades. As a matter of fact, "none of the climate change prophecies made by climate alarmists over the last 50-plus years have come true, not even close." Here are some issues and questions to consider if your "all-in" on the Ocasio-Cortez sponsored Green Energy Programs: 1. Electric vehicles require Lithium batteries to run and we have little of that mineral in our country to supply them. So, we would need to look to China for our supply as they are the biggest supplier of Lithium to the world. -Are you comfortable "with getting in bed" with China to supply this resource? 2. Just how much would our Global Temperatures be reduced by spending these Trillions of dollars? In a recent Congressional hearing, the current administrations Cabinet members (Interior/Energy) could not provide an answer. -Shouldn't we as taxpayers know how effective these climate change initiatives will be? After all we are the ones footing the bill. 3. How many Americans can currently afford an electric vehicle? The price tag for one of these cars is just too much for the majority of citizens. Especially those at the poverty line. -Factor in that the infrastructure (although improving) is not effectively in place to make owning an EV convenient. 4. A final issue deals with moving our reliance from gas to solar and wind energy. A great idea, but not when your dependent on the "whims" of the weather. Look what happened in Texas when their wind powered apparatus stopped working due to freezing weather. -One could also add the "killing of innocent" birds and wildlife who run into those windmills. I'm all for cleaning up and having a safer environment, but wouldn't a gradual approach be more advisable? And toning down the rhetoric with ridiculous statements to scare people needlessly, like the planet is going to end by 2040 does more harm than good. I for one am suffering from climate change fatigue. Do you have a view on climate change? How would you respond to these 4 issues above? Some Source Info- Competitive Enterprise Institute, Newsmax, NY Post, National Review