Press Releases
Jul 15, 2022
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Chair Kathy Castor, members of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and others will gather at the House Triangle this Friday, July 15, at 1:30p.m. to give remarks on the future of climate action in the U.S. Congress.
Jul 1, 2022
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"At a time when Big Oil CEOs are price gouging consumers at the gas pump and hoarding nearly 9,000 unused drilling permits, we simply cannot afford to give them any more handouts,” said Chair Castor.
Jun 30, 2022
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"By hamstringing the EPA’s ability to reduce pollution, the Supreme Court is endangering public health so it can give fossil fuel corporations another handout, brought to you by the extreme, court-packing Republicans who are also blocking clean energy legislation in Congress," said Chair Castor.
Jun 29, 2022
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"As we wrap up National Ocean Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is ramping up ocean climate action with an important initiative to boost coastal resilience, restore habitats, and clean up marine debris," said Chair Castor.
Jun 21, 2022
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"I'm grateful to Chair McCollum for tackling this threat with a $2.5 billion investment, which will boost climate preparedness, expand energy efficiency, and help our troops complete their missions with cutting-edge innovation," Chair Castor said.
Jun 17, 2022
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This hearing will review community perspectives on the public health, climate, jobs, and economic benefits of cutting methane pollution from oil and gas infrastructure.
Jun 17, 2022
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"As the impacts of climate change continue to drive increasingly severe economic disruption and loss, investors are intensifying their demands for information regarding the legal, technological, and market changes from these impacts and the global transition to a net-zero economy," the letter reads.
Jun 9, 2022
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This hearing will feature the current governors of New Mexico and Wyoming, who will share perspectives on their states' efforts to cut harmful methane pollution from oil and gas production.
Jun 6, 2022
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"President Biden’s executive action will help more families enjoy the cost-saving benefits of our clean energy economy, as we power more homes and businesses with clean energy produced right here in America," said Chair Castor.
Jun 3, 2022
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This hearing will examine the role the ocean plays in the climate crisis and the need to develop and invest in ocean-based climate solutions, both at home and abroad, to build resilient ecosystems and communities.