The RISE Stronger Energy & Environment Policy Working Group tracks and analyzes government actions that affect our nation's energy policy and environment. Through education, collaboration, and action we engage citizens and organizations at the federal, state, and local levels to combat climate change, protect natural resources, and encourage a responsible energy mix.
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May 24, 2017
JAMES RICHARD “RICK” PERRY - SECRETARY OF ENERGY - U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES JAN 18, 2017 6:02 PM EST Rick Perry is deeply under-qualified and unprepared to lead a department responsible for ensuring the integrity and safety of the the world's second largest stockpile of nuclear weapons, maintaining a vibrant research community that includes 17 national laboratories, and developing a clean energy future. Given the dangers posed by mismanagement of these resources, putting Rick Perry in charge of the Department of Energy puts the country at risk.Despite calling Mr. Trump a "barking carnival act" and a "cancer on conservatism" during the 2016 Presidential campaign, Perry became an ardent supporter of Mr. Trump after himself backing out of the race. Although Perry began his career as a Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives, he switched to the Republican Party before serving as Texas Agricultural Commissioner, and later the longest-serving Governor of Texas. More worrisome than this career of contradictions and flip-flopping are Perry's conflicts of interest, record on issues r... READ MORE |
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May 24, 2017
SCOTT PRUITT - EPA ADMINISTRATOR - ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE JAN 17, 2017 10:35 AM EST RISE Stronger calls on Senators to oppose the nomination of Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator as his values and priorities are in direct opposition to the core mission of the EPA. Pruitt, the Oklahoma Attorney General, presents a grave threat to the power of the Environmental Protection Agency and the progress it has made to safeguard clean air and water and fight climate change. Pruitt has challenged many EPA policies and has proven ties to fossil fuel interests.Pruitt led the charge to block President Obama's regulatory agenda, filing suit against several EPA regulations, notably the Clean Power Plan (to reduce carbon emissions), Waters of the United States (to protect vulnerable waterways), and Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (to protect air quality). Pruitt made weakening of EPA authority a goal of his career. Pruitt is personally and financially tied to the oil and gas industry. While Pruitt claims to support clean energy because of Oklahoma's wind capacity, the Atto... |
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Apr 22, 2017
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