Virginia Cramer, virginia.cramer@sierraclub.org, 804-519-8449
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Senator Cory Booker today introduced the Climate Stewardship Act. The legislation, endorsed by the Sierra Club, calls for the planting of billions of trees, improved conservation practices on working lands, grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency on our nation’s farms, and wetland preservation. It is sponsored in the House by Rep. Deb Haaland.
The introduction comes the same day as a special report from the International Panel on Climate Change detailing climate impacts already being seen on lands, and the importance of improving land management and land protection and restoration to address the climate crisis.
In response Kirin Kennedy, Sierra Club deputy legislative director for lands and wildlife issued the following statement.
“We applaud Sen. Booker and Rep. Haaland for taking bold steps to combat the climate crisis by harnessing the potential of public and private lands as part of the climate solution.The IPCC report makes clear the urgent need for climate action and the vital role of lands. Replacing fossil fuels with clean energy and managing lands to draw down existing pollution is good for the climate, for communities, and for our economy.”
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