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The Republican plan not only refuses to end massive public giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, but also foists the cost on the American public through user fees rather than repealing Trump and the GOP’s tax cuts for billionaires and rich corporations. This plan is a joke.
Energy transition at centre of US spending debate May 28, 2021 2:57:pm Summary by: Daniel Graeber Posted in: Energy transition at centre of US spending debate US Republican leaders said May 27 a proposed infrastructure spending bill will transfer the cost of the energy transition to consumers, though advocates said it was time to act. Republicans are in the minority in the US Congress, but hold considerable influence over policy in Washington. Senator Shelly Moore Capito, a Republican representing West Virginia, on May 27 introduced an eight-year, $928bn spending bill she said was the counter...
"Big Oil's existence is our climate's biggest threat, and it's long past time to end these giveaways to fossil fuel companies," said Rees.
WASHINGTON, DC — Local and national organizations across the country are coming together for the virtual Rally to End Polluter Welfare because it’s time for Congress to fund our futures instead of fossil fuels. Zero Hour and our partners are calling on Congress to make eliminating fossil fuels a top priority to carry out President Biden’s Made in America Tax Plan. Confirmed speakers for the rally include Congressman Ro Khanna, Zanagee Artis of Zero Hour, Natalie Mebane of 350.org, Jane Kleeb of Bold Alliance and the Nebraska Democratic Party, and Kevin Patel of One Up Action Internat...
Oil Change International FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mounting progressive groups demand a reimagined Fed to tackle climate, racial, and economic justice WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following recent reports about the potential renomination of Jerome Powell as the Chair of the Federal Reserve, national organizations including Oil Change International, 350.org, Climate Hawks Vote, Public Citizen, Rainforest Action Network, Revolving Door Project, and Sierra Club are demanding President Joe Biden appoint as Chair a strong climate leader who will implement policies and rules at the scale needed to address the ...