[Green] Fwd: Climate change

[Dawn Hewitt]

HOLY COW!  As I told you previously, I contacted OH-6 Congressional
candidate Michael Kripchak through a “Contact Me” link on his website. (My
question follows his lengthy, impressive, well-stated reply!! I’m blown
away! HE GETS IT!!

Think we can arrange a candidate forum between him and Rulli in May???

—-dawn

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Michael Kripchak <vote at kripchak.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: Climate change
To: dawnbirder at gmail.com <dawnbirder at gmail.com>


Ms. Hewitt:

Ma'am,

Please forgive the length of this email but I want to emphasize and leave
not a shadow of doubt with you of my concern for the environment. Only
second to immediately defeating the fascist authoritarianism of this
election cycle, is my commitment to fight the long-term threat and
challenge to a sustainable future and Green Earth.

My campaign team has analyzed the demographics of our district and has come
to the conclusion that traditional messaging on the environment will not be
as effective in OH-6 as it would in other parts of the USA like in CA or
NY. As such, we have taken a playbook from the lessons learned fighting the
ozone hole crisis of the 1980s. That is, the ozone hole wasn't fixed
because of messaging but through sound economic policies (namely: HFCs were
cheaper than ozone-hurting CFCs).

As I state at the end in my "Primary Policies Initiatives" found in:
https://www.kripchak.com/press-releases
: <https://www.kripchak.com/press-releases>
"...many of [my] policy proposals go a long way in furthering ENVIRONMENTAL
INITIATIVES to fight climate change, yet I did not specifically speak to
that. This is by design. These policies that can save America – that can
save the 6th – are by their very nature environmentally friendly. I will
not allow the environment to be turned into a political issue and Congress
does not need to sacrifice our Green Earth on the altar of economic
prosperity."

To further clarify my stance under my response to the League of Women
Voters questionnaire also found in: https://www.kripchak.com/press-releases
: <https://www.kripchak.com/press-releases>
"I will not entertain any debate on the existence of climate change nor the
anthropological causes of it – this is settled science. The DoD has stated
that this is their primary national security risk and I will not accept
inaction nor obstruction in Congress. China right now is leading the world
in green tech development. If we fail to act, we are in danger of losing to
them in this new economic sector costing us more jobs overseas as others
trade with them instead of us. I will launch 2 megastructure initiatives
bringing jobs to Ohio: instruct the DoI to devise a national water resource
mgmt. megaproject to divert excess rain from flood-zones to those
drought-stricken and direct the DoE to finally commercialize fusion
energy."

Furthermore, my campaign is focused on farmers, hunters, and outdoorsmen.
These groups have a vested economic and social interest in conservation
efforts and pro-environment policies. By focusing on them I can advance
green policy initiatives without being bogged down in divisive national
rhetoric that only harms and impedes these causes that you and I care
about.

I share your alarming concern for fracking and brine disposal. On the
campaign trail I've discussed this issue with many voters especially in
Steubenville, Martin's Ferry and Marietta. I have even gone into WV and
campaigned across the border to help Democrats there and raise awareness
even though some have said that "I'm wasting my time there" because I know
that our water tables do not respect man-made political borders and to
protect your water, your air, and your health, requires a concerted effort
amongst all the Representatives nearby even those not from our State.

Immediately after his blind-loyalty to Trump, the scariest thing about my
opponent's campaign is his dedication to fracking. His folksy attitude
about it is especially alarming as it disarms voters and lulls them into
not caring about the massive damage he will do to our District. This is why
my campaign is taking the fight to the People to understand that their way
of life is in danger if we elect him and allow him to proceed with his
fracking plan. He offers economic advantages with fracking, I am offering
economic prosperity with my Green initiatives.

Later this week I have a meeting with the Sierra Club where we will discuss
among several things the following points:
- Fighting my opponent's natural gas fracking policy
- Increased funding and federal oversight over ODNR and the corruption in
Ohio EPA
- Advanced carbonics R&D to use coal NOT for burning but for
next-generation materials such as graphene enabling transmission of green
energy sources across long distances
- Sustainable farming that reduces reliance on fertilizers and pesticides
- Cleaning up and preserving our natural landscape (both forests and water)
of the Appalachian foothills
- PreK-12 education based on the "Whole Person Concept" that gets kids out
into nature to treasure our natural resources and instill a conservatory
mindset at a young age
- National moonshot program for commercializing fusion power

The biggest help I can get with saving our planet and our way of life is
for you to spread the word that I am fighting for you and I am fighting for
Mother Earth. The more people know about my campaign and what I am trying
to do for you, the better shot I have in making a difference in Congress.

I hope I have answered your questions to your satisfaction and that I have
left no doubt in your mind of my commitment to your concerns.


Respectfully,
Michael L. Kripchak
Democratic Candidate
US Congress, OH-06
www.kripchak.com

On 04/16/2024 3:37 AM CEST Dawn E. Hewitt <
kripmbfx at premium15.web-hosting.com> wrote:


Name: Dawn E. Hewitt
Email: dawnbirder at gmail.com

Phone: 8123203449
Message:
Dear Mr. Kripchak,
I live in OH-6, in Marietta. Your policy statements don't mention a
transition to clean, renewable energy; the health impacts of fracking, or
the threats of brine disposal here in the DUMPING GROUND of Ohio, WV, and
PA--Washington County, OH. Climate change is an existential threat that is
being neglected. Please be a Congressperson for a healthy, sustainable
future. Thank you.
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