Climate change and its effects are undeniable. Scientists warn we must make unprecedented changes to avoid the worst effects. Policymakers and the public agree we must act now and that's why we need the #ClimatePlaybook.
https://medium.com/@Rep.ScottPeters/a-plan-for-immediate-and-sustainable-action-to-address-climate-change-8e0c2766d93f …
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Reducing emissions from the electricity sector requires investments in low-carbon, renewable, and zero-carbon emitting technologies. We also need to reform the energy market to successfully transition to a clean energy economy.pic.twitter.com/YjmnTagb2i
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U.S. manufacturing accounts for 12% of GDP, 31% of energy consumption, and 21% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Promoting energy efficiency, less carbon-intensive fuels, and other mitigation technologies is key to quickly reducing emissions in this sector.pic.twitter.com/PSEwXFQjUt
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The residential and commercial building sector accounts for almost 40% of U.S. energy consumption. While commercial and residential buildings are much more efficient now, we can do more to offset the emissions created by increased use of appliances and electronics.pic.twitter.com/1mLb7I5Gys
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Methane emissions from livestock, and certain soil and manure management practices are some of the most potent sources of direct emissions. Improving agricultural practices and creating programs for carbon offsetting projects are market-based tools that can reduce emissions.pic.twitter.com/vtYc8fj1Xg
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Super pollutants are much more potent than CO2 and stay in the atmosphere longer. We can cut these emissions quickly by supporting methane capture, better agricultural practices, low-emission refrigeration systems, and a national framework for transitioning away from HFCs.pic.twitter.com/sCLh7NFIeF
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The U.S. must also reclaim our global leadership on climate by re-entering the
#ParisAgreement, meeting our commitments to Canada & Mexico, and ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. We also need to recognize climate change as a national security threat.pic.twitter.com/bw90CJWVeO
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Natural disasters caused by climate change have increased in cost and frequency. The federal government must give communities across the U.S. the resources and information they need to develop and improve their extreme weather resiliency efforts.pic.twitter.com/ZNHzxSEL8N
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A transition to a clean energy economy will disproportionately affect low-income communities. We need to invest in job retraining, income support, and help workers in the coal and petroleum industry. This will keep our economy strong and ensure a successful transition for all.pic.twitter.com/hL6AV7DCk8
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Finally, federal investment in programs like
@ARPAE and the SunShot Initiative help accelerate ground-breaking energy technology. The government must support every stage of energy innovation from energy research and development to demonstration and deployment.pic.twitter.com/Qj98TeXqpX
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To be clear, this is only the beginning of a conversation and the
#ClimatePlaybook invites new ideas on how to improve these bills – which are mostly bipartisan and therefore, have a good shot at becoming law. Now it’s time to get to work—together.Show this thread -
The
#ClimatePlaybook is online so anyone who wants to can read it, critique it, or make suggestions. You can do that here >>
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Tackling climate change is an opportunity to increase our energy independence, raise our standard of living, ensure future generations have clean air and water, and develop a workforce to make it all possible. I look forward to working with my colleagues to
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