The Mix: Don Cheadle talks Prop 23 and climate change
He believes there are valid arguments on both sides of the debate over California’s Proposition 23, the ballot measure that would suspend the state’s landmark climate and energy law. He says it would create jobs in the clean energy economy, but would result in the loss of traditional energy jobs. But he believes the real point is that the transition to a green economy will, in fact, take place. And Americans need to decide whether they want to be leaders or play catch up -- invest in sustainability, or take what he calls the “short money” by maintaining an economy based on fossil fuels.
He says in his travels to Africa, he has seen what many believe to be evidence of climate change, including rising temperatures, effects on water tables, and deforestation. He says these problems are worse for people who live at or below poverty level.
Cheadle says the best way for Americans to fight these problems is to support leaders who are committed to fighting climate change and working to mitigate its effects on those who are most affected. He says people can do this by voting, organizing and coming together around the issue.
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