Tom Stalcup
Republican Candidate for Congress, MA-4

Environment

Human-induced climate change is real and measurable. This is not a matter of opinion—it is supported by overwhelming evidence. As a physicist and the founder of an environmental monitoring company with systems deployed from the Arctic to Antarctica, I’ve worked directly with the kind of data that makes this clear. We should approach this issue with the same seriousness and rigor we would apply to any other scientific problem—grounded in evidence, not politics.

At the same time, maintaining public trust requires honesty and accountability. Politicians have made irresponsible claims and critics are right to question them. That does not invalidate the broader reality of climate change—but it does highlight the importance of transparency and scientific integrity. We should welcome scrutiny, demand high standards, and ensure that policy decisions are based on solid, verifiable evidence. The strength of the science depends on our willingness to hold it to those standards.

We also need practical, results-driven solutions. That means investing in technologies that reverse environmental impact without undermining economic stability. It means supporting innovation while ensuring that public resources are used responsibly and effectively. Addressing climate change is not just about recognizing the problem—it’s about solving it in a way that is honest, accountable, and grounded in reality.