Why doesnt every roof have solar panels?
This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Senator Joni Ernst normally doesnt see climate change as a major societal threat in need of a policy response. A magnet for agribusiness and oil-industry campaign contributions, she pleaded ignorance about climate science at a debate in 2014. She added, I cant say one way or another what is the direct impact, whether its manmade or not. Ive heard arguments from both sides. Yet Ernst has managed to find a piece of climate legislation she likes  one that involves one of her states major industries: agriculture.