Issues:

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Climate Change

As the scientific and political debates surrounding climate change continue, Americans are open to learning as much as they can about and how it as well as proposals to address it will affect their lives.  But understanding and deciding what to do about this complex global issue, and ensuring that other nations also do their part while not over-burdening U.S. workers, seniors, farmers, consumers, drivers, and others – is a tall order.  

To be sure, addressing climate change will not be easy, and it will be costly.  The "cap and trade" bill that narrowly passed the US House requires that US carbon emissions be cut by 17% in 2020, and by 80% by 2050.  All studies on the impact of this legislation indicate that energy costs will increase and that American jobs will be affected – the question is by how much.  Americans, and the political leaders they elect, are collectively trying to assess the need for action and then weigh the costs of various options to meet it.

Any serious effort to deal with climate change will profoundly touch Americans lives and jobs.  That is why we at Tesoro are convinced that America needs an informed, ongoing discussion between our government leaders and the citizens they work for – which includes the active participation of Tesoro workers, families, and customers.  There can be no illusions.  Climate change presents hard choices with serious consequences; we all need to roll up our sleeves and tackle them head-on.  We invite you to join us and to stay closely involved as we work to help inform and structure the best outcome possible for all concerned