Tonko, Peters, Coons, & Whitehouse Introduce Carbon Dioxide Removal LegislationLegislation requires DOE to make investments to support purchase of innovative carbon removal services & combat climate change
Washington,
January 18, 2024
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Energy & the Environment
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Scott Peters (CA-52) and U.S. Senators Chris Coons (DE) and Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) “Amidst record shattering global warming and increasingly devastating climate-related disasters, the need for comprehensive action to address the climate crisis could not be more urgent,” Congressman Tonko said. “Along with the key objective to rapidly reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, carbon removal will also play an important role in combatting climate change. Our legislation leverages the purchasing power of the Federal Government to foster innovation and remove harmful legacy emissions from our atmosphere, all while creating good-paying jobs and propelling forward our nation’s clean energy economy.” “We are on the clock to address the climate crisis, and advancing carbon removal is a necessary step toward a clean energy economy,” said Rep. Peters. “Our bill creates a sustainable, long-term market for direct air capture and other carbon removal processes — bolstering this nascent and critical industry for our climate future. The CDR Leadership Act is good for jobs, good for American global leadership, and good for the planet.” The legislation is supported by more than a dozen organizations, whose statements of support can be viewed HERE. The Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2024:
A fact sheet of the legislation can be viewed HERE. A summary of the legislation can be viewed HERE. |