There is a general belief among most scientists that the earth is slowly warming and that this climate change is caused in large part by human activity. It may have many serious and potentially damaging effects in the decades ahead. Most believe greenhouse gas emissions from cars, airplanes, industries, power plants and other human activities are all contributors to climate change. Essentially, the burning of fossil fuels has increased the concentrations of carbon in our atmosphere, which is preventing the Earth's heat from escaping into space.

Recently, the climate change bill known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and will now move on to the Senate. The bill establishes a nationwide greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program that would help the U.S. collectively focus on reducing carbon emissions. At Vectren, we support the passage of fair, comprehensive legislation that helps all Americans transition to a carbon-constrained nation. At the same time, we support the continued use of clean-coal technology that allows us to continue to utilize our nation's most abundant natural resource.