Dear Editor,

*Bitta Momeni is a student at the University of Maryland and a participant in our Spring 2021 Climate Advocacy Methods Program.*

I loved your thorough and insightful article about Baltimore’s climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. As a Marylander, I have seen the direct effects of climate change, especially with the Ellicott City flash floods which devastated the community. Although Congress probably will not take a definitive stance on state versus federal climate action, I still believe there are steps we can take towards reducing the impacts of climate change. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act is a great supplemental act to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States because of its emphasis on innovation for clean sources of energy and bipartisan support in Congress. Our senator, Jamie Raskin, has expressed support for this piece of legislation as well. If we can get the rest of our representatives on board, it would show that Maryland is serious about combating climate change.

Sincerely,

Bitta Momeni