Senators Whitehouse and Schatz Take Action on Climate Change

EDF Praises Leadership to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

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Sharyn Stein, 202-572-3396, sstein@edf.org 

(Washington, D.C. – November 19, 2014) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauds Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) for their work to address the dangers of climate change.

The Senators introduced the American Opportunity and Carbon Fee Acttoday. The bill would reduce emissions from coal, oil, and natural gas and also cover the largest emitters of non-fossil-fuel sources.

“This legislation would make a big difference to reduce climate pollution, protect our children’s future, and boost job-creating clean energy solutions. We look forward to working with the sponsors and all Members of Congress to help make good climate bills even better,” said Elizabeth Thompson, EDF Vice President, Climate and Political Affairs. “Senators Whitehouse and Schatz are rising to the challenge by introducing their new bill. Their action is the kind of leadership that Americans need from Congress.”

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