Last week, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey, along with 66 House representatives and 10 Senators, introduced their highly-lauded Green New Deal resolution, which seeks to tackle the climate crisis, create millions of good, high-wage jobs, secure clean air and water, and counteract systemic injustices.
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives today would repeal a provision in the controversial December 2017 tax bill that opened up the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling. The Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act was introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman along with a total of 100 original co-sponsors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, nearly 60 Democratic members of the House of Representatives -- led by Representatives Huffman, Fitzpatrick, and Beyer -- introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States’ “commitment to the Paris Agreement and that the United States is still in and should not withdraw.”
Today, the City of Indianapolis released its Thrive sustainability action plan.
In response, Wendy Bredhold, Senior Campaign Representative for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Indiana issued the following statement:
Groups File Challenge to EPA’s Determination that Federal Standards are Not Appropriate and Must be Weakened
Today, Senator Markey and Representative Ocasio-Cortez released their highly anticipated Green New Deal resolutions in the House and Senate. This bold plan seeks to tackle the climate crisis, create millions of good, high-wage jobs, secure clean air and water, and counteract systemic injustices. The resolution, which already has more than 60 original resolution cosponsors, has been overwhelmingly positive across the board. Here’s just a snapshot of what people have been saying.
Moments ago, state Sens. Mimi Stewart, Jacob Candelaria and Jerry Ortiz y Pino, and state Rep. Nathan Small introduced the Energy Transition Act (SB 489) in the New Mexico state Senate, setting a path for the state’s transition from dirty, expensive fuels to a clean, renewable-energy economy. The historic bill would make New Mexico a national leader in moving toward 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance William Barr’s nomination as Attorney General.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- On Wednesday, the Missouri Public Service Commission voted on Ameren Missouri’s proposed “Charge Ahead” electric vehicle (EV) program, a proposal designed to accelerate EV use among Missourians, meet a growing need for charging infrastructure, and reduce tailpipe emissions.
Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named eight House Democrats to sit on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, chaired by Representative Kathy Castor. The list includes Reps. Donald McEachin, Joe Neguse, Suzanne Bonamici, Julia Brownley, Mike Levin, Ben Ray Lujan, Jared Huffman, and Sean Casten.