Environmental Defense Praises Sen. Jeffords' Leadership On Clean Air And Energy
Senator Jeffords’ (I-VT) widely reported move to the chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee would place a strong and thoughtful champion of clean air and progressive energy policy in a crucial position in the U.S. Congress, Environmental Defense said today.
“As the Congress debates a national energy strategy, Senator Jeffords’ long-standing leadership in support of regulating air pollution from power plants, including the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, and on behalf of energy efficiency, are strong signals that energy policy and climate policy will be linked,” said Environmental Defense legislative director Elizabeth Thompson.
“Environmental Defense believes it is essential to view energy policy and climate policy together. We look forward to a positive working relationship with Senator Jeffords in his new role,” said Thompson.
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