New Senate Caucus Has "Potential to Advance Bipartisan Climate Solutions"
Statement from EDF Senior Vice President Elizabeth Gore
(WASHINGTON, DC – November 6, 2019) Today, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) welcomed the launch of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, chaired by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Mike Braun (R-IN):
“It’s good news that the Senate has a new forum with the potential to advance bipartisan climate solutions. We look forward to working with members of the Climate Solutions Caucus to build momentum for economy-wide action in Congress. Our nation needs ambitious policies and strong market incentives that are driven by science and supported by both Republicans and Democrats to reduce climate pollution and advance innovation.”
- Elizabeth Gore, EDF Senior Vice President, Political Affairs
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