"Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and is responsible for about 30% of global warming in the modern era."
"In your testimony you referred to 'ecocultural' restoration. Can you define what this means and say a little more about the impact you are seeing on how your ecological restoration work is also genera..."
"Taking these actions has broad support. Last year, we voted to require companies to regularly find and repair methane leaks."
"We will remain committed to natural climate solutions to benefit the planet and make sure that we can give our kids and future generations a livable planet to live in."
"Now when we think about natural climate solutions, we are talking about a few types of key systems."
"last year alone we had twenty climate-fueled disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages."
"Thank you to all of our witnesses for your very insightful testimony today."
"I agree, and there is a way to do it, and too bad we are out of time or I would tell you."
"But there is so much more to be done--and quickly--as the costly impacts of the climate crisis continue to grow and the window to act to avoid the worst impacts is rapidly closing."
"I'm excited to recognize our two distinguished guests for this important hearing so we can learn from them: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, of New Mexico, and Governor Mark Gordon, of Wyoming."
"the average acre of wetlands can hold more than 1 million gallons of water."