Senator misguided on climate stance

A good editorial from the Herald-Leader:

(Mitch) McConnell has gotten a lot of attention by urging governors to refuse to submit state plans due to the Environmental Protection Agency in June for reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, which builds up in the atmosphere and traps heat.

...While McConnell is getting applause from the usual right-wing think tanks and front groups, he's at odds with most Americans.

Polls find that two-thirds to three-fourths of Americans think the government should be making a substantial effort to combat climate change, including imposing stricter limits on power plants. A New York Times poll in January found that 71 percent expect to be hurt personally by climate change.