Kathy Castor

What I have heard from you is that clean and renewable energy will create jobs, it will lower cost, it will clean up the air, it will reduce pollution, and provide health benefits in areas of the country that really need it.

The original stewards of the land, Indigenous people and communities, have a great deal to teach us about tackling climate change.

Meaningful Tribal consultation must occur as new policies are created and funding is distributed.

On Monday, America cheered as President Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will invest over $13 billion dollars in Tribal communities and indigenous people.

As we work on solving the climate crisis, Congress has a responsibility to respect Tribal sovereignty.

The Biden-Harris Administration also has taken tangible steps to protect lands sacred to Tribes.

We all know that we do--there is a role for carbon capture and storage when it comes to industrial processes, like concrete and steel.

Tribal Nations are on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

It is important for the United States to meet its trust and treaty obligations to Tribal nations.

there are no--oil and gas doesn't receive subsidies from the U.S. Government.

his remarks today really crossed the line when he spoke in terms of lies and liars.

And we must ensure Tribal voices have a seat at the table and that the federal government ensures Free, Prior and Informed Consent as part of tribal consultation informing federal decisions.

Ms. Thomas, you make a very compelling point about clean energy development being a key part of adaptation and resilience and economic opportunity for Tribal nations.

we are marching together with American businesses, states and local communities, scientists, innovators, farmers, churches, and the faith community.

As one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, the US has both the responsibility and the opportunity to take action on methane.

Assuming a leadership role on the climate crisis, it not only saves money for American households and businesses...

Well, hopefully the Congress will pass a good clean energy and infrastructure package to demonstrate we-- America is taking a leadership role there and we are serious about acting this decade, right away.

The climate crisis is one of the biggest threats facing humanity and jeopardizes the development gains the world has worked so hard for.

Climate change is a global crisis.

keep the pressure on China and India and other large emitters to help them raise their level of ambition.

Methane is 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, so reducing methane is a very powerful tool to reduce near-term warming.

It is up to us in Congress to help achieve that goal.

We are at a very exciting inflection point for our country and for the planet.

The U.S.'s Power Africa Initiative... should serve as a model for U.S. leadership in the clean energy space.

The upcoming COP26 will serve as a vital test.