To: South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster

South Carolina should join the state-led U.S. Climate Alliance

In light of the President's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, governors have recommitted to those efforts at the state level by starting the U.S. Climate Alliance. South Carolina should be a beacon in the South by joining, as well.

Why is this important?

Besides being a potential legislative win in being visionary and forward looking, committing to these measures is important for the health and economy of the state.

Countries, states, and cities that have committed to renewable energy has shown that it is a boon to the economy by sparking ingenuity and opening up new businesses with new jobs. With mayors in Columbia and Charleston, as well as the flagship campus at USC committing to these measures, the state would be investing in the economy of the present and future by joining the alliance.

Secondly, given the historic floods of the past few years and the devastation they have caused, it is a question of health and security to limit the effects of climate change before we are in an annual cycle of rebuilding infrastructure Post flooding.