Rubio is pretty certain ...

For a skeptic, Marco Rubio has quite a lot of conviction.

Few climate change deniers actually admit that they believe, unequivocally, that climate change is not caused by humans. But Senator Rubio appears quite sure: on TV shows and radio programs across the country, he's said we don't have a significant impact -- and made that stance official by voting against a resolution saying that climate change was real and humans were responsible. For context, even Rand Paul voted yes on that!

What makes Rubio's stance on climate change so concerning isn't just his position but also his basis for it. He's sure about his own reality when it comes to climate, he substantiates it by claiming that the science isn't settled. So why does he act like the science is settled in favor of his position?

In a recent Face the Nation interview, Rubio said, "Science can't tell us what impact it would have on reversing these changes, but I can tell you with certainty, it would have a devastating impact on our economy."

He couldn't be more wrong. Solar energy is a multi-billion dollar industry that is growing exponentially and providing thousands of jobs to the states that encourage its growth.

A leader like Rubio in the White House wouldn't be a leader at all-especially when it comes to climate change. In fact, he would stunt job growth and kill a budding industry, all because of his conviction on the science he calls unsettled.

Phil Sherwood

Atkinson, N.H.