In a shocking turn of events, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to channel his inner environmentalist and veto a bill that would repeal the interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate. This move has left lawmakers scratching their heads and wondering if the governor has been spending too much time hugging trees in the state’s lush forests.
“I just don’t understand it,” said Rep. Bob Smith. “We were so close to repealing this ridiculous mandate and now Gov. Cooper comes in and ruins all our hard work. It’s like he’s trying to save the planet or something.”
But Gov. Cooper remains steadfast in his decision, citing the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions for future generations. “I simply cannot in good conscience allow this bill to pass,” Cooper said in a statement. “We have a responsibility to protect our environment and I will not stand by and watch as we take steps backwards in the fight against climate change.”
Of course, not everyone is happy with the governor’s decision. Sen. Karen Johnson, a staunch opponent of environmental regulations, had some choice words for Gov. Cooper. “This is just typical of the liberal agenda,” Johnson said. “They care more about trees than they do about hard-working Americans. It’s a disgrace.”
In response to Sen. Johnson’s comments, Gov. Cooper simply shrugged and said, “I’d rather be known as the tree hugger than the planet destroyer.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is for certain: Gov. Cooper is not backing down. He has made it clear that he will continue to fight for environmental protections in North Carolina, even if it means going against the wishes of his fellow lawmakers.
So, whether you’re a tree-hugger or a planet destroyer, one thing is for sure: North Carolina is in for a wild ride as Gov. Cooper stands firm in his commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And who knows, maybe we’ll all be driving electric cars and living in solar-powered houses sooner than we think. Just don’t tell Sen. Johnson.
