Energy and Environment
Energy independence and combating climate change is a flagship issue for Congresswoman Pelosi.
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Flint, MI – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference following the Congressional delegation trip to Flint, Michigan to hear from the residents impacted by the Flint water crisis. Below are the Leader’s remarks followed by the question and answer session:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to stay implementation of the Clean Power Plan rule pending the review of suits before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals:
“The Supreme Court’s deeply misguided decision to stay the implementation of the Clean Power Plan will enable those states that deny climate science to slow progress in reducing the carbon pollution that threatens the health of all Americans.
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Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after delegates to the COP21 Paris Climate Summit announced a final agreement to limit carbon pollution and address the climate crisis:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the original Members of a planned Congressional Delegation to the COP21 Paris Climate Conference held a press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement after House Republicans voted against a Motion to Recommit measure offered by Democrats that stated that the climate crisis is real:
"Confronting the climate crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing America. By willfully ignoring the reality of the climate crisis, House Republicans are endangering the air we breathe and the future our children will inherit.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Administration announced it was denying the permit for the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline:
"This morning, the President agreed with the recommendation of Secretary Kerry to deny the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, ending a long debate in our country.
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New Orleans – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Hurricane Katrina 10th Anniversary Commemoration: The Power of Community at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Leader Pelosi joined President Bill Clinton, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and local leaders to commemorate the resilience of New Orleans in the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C.– Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy released the final Clean Power Plan:
"The Clean Power Plan represents a historic promise to clean our air and preserve our planet for future generations. With this final plan to curb carbon pollution, America sets a new standard on meeting one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement celebrating the upcoming opening of the new, safe roadway that links the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. This weekend the road will be closed as workers finalize roadway connections and transfer traffic to the new permanent roadway.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Michigan v. EPA:
"Today's Supreme Court decision puts polluters before people, creating new obstacles for the Environmental Protection Agency's mission to protect our health and environment.
"The EPA has long taken bold and reasonable steps to limit toxins in our air and water, but this disappointing ruling will delay important protections under the bipartisan Clean Air Act.