The Environment

Dougherty Says “Going Green” Is Good for the Economy

“We can’t afford for another Earth Day to come and go without hope for progress and meaningful change in facing our environmental responsibilities. People are telling politicians in lots of ways that they are ready to act. I am listening and I will help make progress in our District and the country,” said 6th District Democratic Congressional Candidate Jennifer Dougherty.

“Environmentalists are true conservatives – they want every person to take personal responsibility when it comes to protecting the environment, conserving energy and promoting effective strategies that will reduce greenhouse gases and the negative impacts of climate change,” said Dougherty. “In Congress, I will use the same approach, promoting responsibility to achieve real progress on important environmental initiatives.”

“A few years ago, I attended an Earth Day Celebration and I was shocked to learn my ‘carbon footprint’. While I was doing well on water conservation, it was way too high on energy use. By taking a few simple actions like converting lightbulbs and adjusting my thermostat, I have reduced my energy consumption,” said Dougherty. “I also started getting smarter about the importance of planting trees and shrubs. It’s all part of the solution.”