Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends is devastated to hear about the passing of Ted Halstead, President and CEO of the Climate Leadership Council and a leading light of the carbon dividends movement.
As one of the original co-authors of the Conservative Case for Carbon Dividends in 2017, Ted was a steadfast advocate for the need to address climate change, the power of market solutions, and the importance of American leadership.
To say that Ted was a gifted writer, speaker, and strategist is an understatement. His ability to connect and persuade, build unlikely coalitions, and breathe life into the carbon dividends movement made him a force to be reckoned with. His desire to do good, willingness to mentor, and incredible drive and vision also made him a great source of inspiration for our members.
It was an honor to work in common cause with Ted, and his relentless optimism and good-will live on in all of us. We will celebrate him the best way we know how: by pressing forward, advancing the carbon dividends solution, and working to secure the eternal blessings of American freedom and prosperity.