Lauren Lantry, lauren.lantry@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., Chairman of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Rep. Paul Tonko, and Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee Rep. Bobby L. Rush hosted a press conference announcing the committee’s plan to tackle the climate crisis by transitioning the country to 100% clean energy by 2050. A live stream of the event is available here.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
"The House Energy and Commerce Committee is taking the 100% clean energy progress happening in cities and states all across the country to a national scale. From deadly hurricanes in the southeast, to floods in the Midwest, to wildfires and droughts in the West, Americans across the country are demanding climate action louder than ever before because they’re already living with its catastrophic effects -- and congressional Democrats are listening.
“Every person in this country should be able to breathe clean air, have affordable energy bills, and realize the benefits of a strong, thriving local economy. This is an opportunity to tackle the climate crisis while creating a just and equitable clean energy economy that lifts up communities facing the worst of the climate crisis, creates new jobs, drives American innovation, reduces air and water pollution, and protects the beautiful places we enjoy. The Sierra Club thanks Rep. Frank Pallone, Rep. Paul Tonko and Rep. Bobby Rush for taking this important step forward."
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About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3.5 million members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.