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Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used big money and more to block action on climate change. I'm proud to see New York take this step forward in fighting the climate crisis. We need bold climate action now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "On the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement: I'm proud the Biden-Harris administration will be rejoining the agreement on Day 1. We need bold climate action now. I will be fighting side-by-side with President-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris to #ActOnClimate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump EPA continues to prioritize the polluter industry's bottom line over Americans' health. Under the Biden-Harris administration, we will stop these industry-first policies and advance policies that put public health first." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Scientists are raising the alarm on a link between dirty air & COVID death rates But the Trump EPA refuses to set tougher standards on the US's most widespread deadly air pollutant--soot It disproportionally impacts low-income communities & communities of color We'll fight this" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 50 years since the EPA was founded, but four years of President Trump have severely weakened it. I'll be fighting alongside Joe Biden and his administration to help rebuild the EPA and take bold action on clean air, water, and the climate crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental justice needs to be the cornerstone of this work I introduced the THRIVE agenda with @SenMarkey, @RepDebHaaland, & grassroots orgs to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & indigenous communities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-clean vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's plan to Build Back Better. I talked about it with @BillNye:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2020 Tweet - "The THRIVE agenda will help fight climate change. It calls for millions of new jobs in renewable energy and new investments in Black, Hispanic, and indigenous communities. I was proud to introduce it with @SenMarkey, @RepDebHaaland, and grassroots orgs. Watch me and @BillNye:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We need bold climate action now. And Joe Biden appointing John Kerry with his experience, knowledge, dedication, and credibility on fighting the climate crisis shows the incoming Biden administration's commitment to act on climate from Day 1." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: I sat down with @BillNye to talk about the wildfires and hurricanes America's faced this year, how we have to listen to the scientists, and how we're fighting to act on the climate crisis and inequality. Tune in:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Letter to Congressmembers Alexander, Feinstein, Kaptur, Simpson - Pingree, Kuster, Stefanik, Pappas, and Welch Reiterate Bipartisan Request for Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Velazquez Introduces Bill Establishing National Database to Combat Rising Sea Levels Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Bonamici, Beyer, Castor, Grijalva Lead 89 Members in Opposing Trump Effort to Undermine Climate Science Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Meeks Bill Barring Russia from G7 Passes House Rep. Gregory Meeks
Nov. 17, 2020 Schumer, in personal call to Plug Power's CEO, pushes to make New York future home to fuel cell manufacturer's new "gigafactory' and hundreds of new jobs; new plant would produce hydrogen fuel cell components & could bring 300 green-economy jobs to Upstate NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The greatest economic crisis in 75 years. The greatest public health crisis in a century. The climate crisis. Worsening income inequality and racial injustice. The American people have placed their faith in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to confront these challenges head-on." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand: 30 days is insufficient for public to review new EPA rule for discharges from commercial vessels that will impact the Great Lakes for generations; senators urge Feds to extend written comment period & hold virtual hearings to allow NY residents sufficient time to voice concerns about proposed federal ballast water rule Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Superstorm Sandy hit New York 8 years ago. We delivered billions to rebuild and are still fighting to build new protections. Boardwalks. Dunes. Raised homes. And we're fighting to confront the climate crisis, which makes storms like this more extreme." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2020 Energy & Commerce Committee Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration Environmental Rollbacks Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to General Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau - Feinstein, Wyden, Leahy, Schumer, Merkley, Colleagues Ask National Guard for Wildfire Readiness Assessment Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump tried to deny climate change had an effect on the wildfires. He tried to claim our planet will just "start getting cooler." Donald Trump: Too many lies for too long." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Schumer reveals: Over four years since PFAS discovery in Newburgh drinking water, Stewart cleanup could face indefinite delays if bureaucratic guidelines are misapplied by USAF; Schumer--in letter and direct call to USAF secretary--fights to fund and expedite clean up, now Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used big money and more to block action on climate change. I'm proud to see New York take this step forward in fighting the climate crisis. We need bold climate action now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "On the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement: I'm proud the Biden-Harris administration will be rejoining the agreement on Day 1. We need bold climate action now. I will be fighting side-by-side with President-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris to #ActOnClimate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump EPA continues to prioritize the polluter industry's bottom line over Americans' health. Under the Biden-Harris administration, we will stop these industry-first policies and advance policies that put public health first." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Scientists are raising the alarm on a link between dirty air & COVID death rates But the Trump EPA refuses to set tougher standards on the US's most widespread deadly air pollutant--soot It disproportionally impacts low-income communities & communities of color We'll fight this" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 50 years since the EPA was founded, but four years of President Trump have severely weakened it. I'll be fighting alongside Joe Biden and his administration to help rebuild the EPA and take bold action on clean air, water, and the climate crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental justice needs to be the cornerstone of this work I introduced the THRIVE agenda with @SenMarkey, @RepDebHaaland, & grassroots orgs to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & indigenous communities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-clean vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's plan to Build Back Better. I talked about it with @BillNye:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2020 Tweet - "The THRIVE agenda will help fight climate change. It calls for millions of new jobs in renewable energy and new investments in Black, Hispanic, and indigenous communities. I was proud to introduce it with @SenMarkey, @RepDebHaaland, and grassroots orgs. Watch me and @BillNye:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We need bold climate action now. And Joe Biden appointing John Kerry with his experience, knowledge, dedication, and credibility on fighting the climate crisis shows the incoming Biden administration's commitment to act on climate from Day 1." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: I sat down with @BillNye to talk about the wildfires and hurricanes America's faced this year, how we have to listen to the scientists, and how we're fighting to act on the climate crisis and inequality. Tune in:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2020 Letter to Congressmembers Alexander, Feinstein, Kaptur, Simpson - Pingree, Kuster, Stefanik, Pappas, and Welch Reiterate Bipartisan Request for Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Velazquez Introduces Bill Establishing National Database to Combat Rising Sea Levels Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Bonamici, Beyer, Castor, Grijalva Lead 89 Members in Opposing Trump Effort to Undermine Climate Science Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Meeks Bill Barring Russia from G7 Passes House Rep.Gregory Meeks
Nov. 17, 2020 Schumer, in personal call to Plug Power's CEO, pushes to make New York future home to fuel cell manufacturer's new "gigafactory' and hundreds of new jobs; new plant would produce hydrogen fuel cell components & could bring 300 green-economy jobs to Upstate NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The greatest economic crisis in 75 years. The greatest public health crisis in a century. The climate crisis. Worsening income inequality and racial injustice. The American people have placed their faith in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to confront these challenges head-on." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand: 30 days is insufficient for public to review new EPA rule for discharges from commercial vessels that will impact the Great Lakes for generations; senators urge Feds to extend written comment period & hold virtual hearings to allow NY residents sufficient time to voice concerns about proposed federal ballast water rule Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Superstorm Sandy hit New York 8 years ago. We delivered billions to rebuild and are still fighting to build new protections. Boardwalks. Dunes. Raised homes. And we're fighting to confront the climate crisis, which makes storms like this more extreme." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 28, 2020 Energy & Commerce Committee Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration Environmental Rollbacks Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to General Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau - Feinstein, Wyden, Leahy, Schumer, Merkley, Colleagues Ask National Guard for Wildfire Readiness Assessment Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump tried to deny climate change had an effect on the wildfires. He tried to claim our planet will just "start getting cooler." Donald Trump: Too many lies for too long." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Schumer reveals: Over four years since PFAS discovery in Newburgh drinking water, Stewart cleanup could face indefinite delays if bureaucratic guidelines are misapplied by USAF; Schumer--in letter and direct call to USAF secretary--fights to fund and expedite clean up, now Sen.Chuck Schumer
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