Editorial Boards: Thumbs Up for the President’s Climate Plan

This week, President Obama made a bold move to address the imminent threat facing Americans today by proposing a rule to combat carbon pollution.  Various organizations and leaders applauded his actions.  And now, check out how editorials from around the country are welcoming the long-overdue efforts:

• The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Breathing easier: Obama takes a historic step on climate change
• Lexington Herald Leader: Ky. should embrace climate for change; EPA plan cushions impact on coal-reliant states
• West Virginia Charleston Gazette: Pollution control effort is historic moment
• Kansas City Star: Obama's emissions plan will protect the air and Americans' health
• Chicago Tribune: A kick-start to clearing the air
• NY Daily News: "The White House moved boldly…"
• The New York Times: Nearing a Climate Legacy
• Denver Post: Bold step to curb carbon pollution
• Boston Globe: Finally, US gets serious about climate change
• Star-Ledger: NJ should applaud Obama crackdown on power plants
• West Virginia Charleston Gazette: Air pollution proposal animates the usual critics
• Dallas Morning News: EPA's carbon plan isn't perfect, but it moves forward an otherwise stagnant debate
• USA TODAY: EPA finally gets U.S. into climate game
• Baltimore Sun: Carbon rules can work
• San Francisco Chronicle: Obama's carbon rules a step in the right direction
• The Los Angeles Times: EPA plan to curb carbon emissions is pragmatic, smart and overdue

The threat of climate change is real.  Its impact is astounding.  And, rather than denying its existence, Republicans should work with the Obama Administration and Congressional Democrats to strengthen public health, create new jobs, and spur innovation.