Alan Lowenthal: “I appreciate your taking the time to be here today. I am especially pleased because I have had a question that I have…”

We have subsidized the fossil fuel industry for decades upon decades in this country on our public lands...

I personally remain cautiously optimistic, but I also still believe that transitioning away from fossil fuel is the most effective strategy for saving the planet for our children and for our grandchildren.

I would like to emphasize how important a quick resolution of this process and a timely report will be to my constituents.

Gulf Coast communities are also on the front lines of climate change, and sea-level rise, erosion, flooding, and more powerful storms will continue to wreak havoc until we reduce our emissions.