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A Step Forward for Senate Climate Bill
Landmark legislation that would address climate change and lay the foundation for a new clean energy economy advanced closer to final passage today (5 November 2009).
With world governments gathered this week in Barcelona to make final preparations for next month’s Copenhagen climate summit, passage of this bill by the EPW Committee sends a strong signal that the US will act on climate change.
Climate change is a crisis that does not respect geographic borders or political affiliation. Although it was not visible in the EPW Committee today, senators from both sides of the aisle recognize the severity and urgency of the climate threat and the need to take action. Bi-partisan attempts to tackle climate change started in 2003 with the McCain-Lieberman bill, and have recently been evidenced by the leadership of Senators Graham, Lieberman and Kerry.
To read what else Leonard has to say, see press release: A Step Forward for Senate Climate Bill. See also Boxer Statement on Committee Passage of S. 1733 – The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
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Lou Leonard
Managing Director of Climate Change"Our political system in America is a bit like an ocean liner…neither is good at sudden changes in direction. But there are moments in time when we must act quickly and decisively. If we are to stop the climate crisis, that time is now."
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