Because this isn't where the problems are, as you saw on this chart, with China.
Jim Inhofe
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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
In this case I believe it is not only the right thing to do, but the conservative thing to do.
California has the highest U.S. poverty rate when comparing income and cost of living across the State.
The Clean Power Plan is unprecedented in the scope, complexity and requirements it will impose on State governments.
I am very pleased that today we have before us a bill with the strong bipartisan support of 9 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
This law will not be updated without bipartisan support and input from all stakeholders.
Had the EPA engaged in a meaningful dialog with all these States, the agency would not be rushing ahead to impose such an unfair and unworkable and likely illegal regulation.
This rule forces States to redesign the ways they generate, manage and use electricity in a manner that satisfies President Obama's extreme climate agenda.
The Clean Power Plan will reduce CO2 concentrates by less than 0.5 percent, global average temperature rise will be reduced by only 0.016 degrees Fahrenheit, and sea level rise would be reduced by 0.3 millimeters.





