Imagine if Rubio, Martinez would join governor

By Dan Kipnis
Special to the Orlando Sentinel

Global warming is both a perilous problem and a fantastic opportunity for Florida. When Gov. Charlie Crist says climate change is one of the most important issues of this century, he is right. Solving this crisis will require new approaches and technological advancements. With the right leadership, Florida can become a world leader in energy-efficiency practices and green energy. State leaders need to seize this fortunate economic opportunity.

At the Florida Summit on Climate Change, Crist showed just this type of leadership when he called global warming a dire threat to Florida. He signed executive orders calling for Florida to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050. His goals are bold and ambitious, and there is no indication he plans on abandoning conservative market-based principles to solve global warming and institute a big government plan.

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Dan Kipnis, who has held multiple fishing world records, serves as the Region VII director for the Florida Wildlife Federation. He wrote this commentary for the Orlando Sentinel.