LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Bipartisanship needed on climate

OPINION:

Ben Wolfgang’s coverage of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on Nov. 15 (“Republicans, Democrats brainstorm on plan to reduce greenhouse gas,” Web) was a breath of fresh air. It’s just this sort of bipartisan deliberation, combined with an understanding of public-private innovation and initiatives, that will help us going forward. The work we have ahead of us cannot be something that one party, one sector or one nation can undertake.

In the House we are encouraged by the 62-member House Climate Solutions Caucus and their proposed commission. The Senate could use the same kind of working group to develop responsible solutions to a complex subject, one that has long-lasting impact on our national interest.

Thanks for the encouraging and enlightening coverage of an important topic.

STEVE WHELAN

Gaithersburg