EDFAction: Bipartisan Bill Demonstrates Increased Climate Ambition

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A bipartisan coalition this week introduced the Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016, a sign of growing ambition in both parties to address the threat of climate change. This bill, introduced by Rep. John Delaney (D-MD), Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), Rep. Bob Dold (R-IL), Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY), Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), would create a bipartisan commission comprised of leading NGO and private-sector experts to identify economically viable climate policies.

“This bill demonstrates growing bipartisan recognition that climate change is not only a serious concern, but one that takes innovative thinking from across the political spectrum,” said Elizabeth Thompson, president of EDFAction. “This bill sends a strong signal to the incoming administration that bipartisan cooperation on climate and clean energy is possible and necessary. These members of Congress deserve praise for their willingness to lead on this issue.”

The bill also outlines that accelerated efforts to address the consequences of a changing climate for the sake future generations should seek to use greenhouse gas reduction targets guided by the latest science-based research, and directs the Government Accountability Office to study current government programs and research that can further assist in reaching the nation’s climate goals.