Environment
Whether it’s wildfires on the West Coast, hurricanes in the Gulf Coast or extreme drought conditions right here in Southeastern Minnesota, we are seeing the effects of climate change in this country every single day. We cannot afford to wait any longer to take action if we want to preserve a healthy planet for our children to grow up on. We need to chart a new, “all of the above” energy future – one that creates jobs, maintains American energy independence, keeps costs affordable for middle-class families and responds to the challenges of global climate change.
In Congress, I’ve prioritized commonsense initiatives, like instituting a fee and dividend program to reduce our nation’s reliance on fossil fuels. And I’m proud to say that I’ve been a leader on the effort to ensure year-round access to clean, renewable fuel sources, like E15. I’m also focused on local solutions like the Local Water Protection Act, which is designed to give local and state governments the flexibility to improve their conservation efforts aimed at decreasing water pollutants in our local communities.