Sheldon Whitehouse

I emphasize explicitly and unequivocally that human caused climate change poses significant risks to society and the environment.

There's a legendary story of the cloak room calling Ted Kennedy and saying, we need you on this vote.

I emphasize explicitly and unequivocally that human caused climate change poses significant risks to society and the environment.

I think the question is, how many MAGA battle flags does the Supreme Court justice have to fly until the rest of the court takes it seriously.

Hot, dry weather increases the risk of wildfires.

I'm told we have two senators on the way here, although one of the things that you learn quickly around the Senate is that you can never believe senators about where they are relative to where they're supposed to be.

I emphasize explicitly and unequivocally that human caused climate change poses significant risks to society and the environment.

Climate change exacerbates the severity of droughts.

These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.

Climate-driven food and water insecurity also contribute to irregular migration.

Research shows that drier than normal periods in the region are associated with increased emigration to the U.S.

Senator Sullivan of Alaska and I have a bill to address the international fisheries problem posed by China's very predatory fishing fleet.

We've done considerable work together and I'm grateful to the Senator for raising that issue.

These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.

Climate-driven food and water insecurity also contribute to irregular migration.

Research shows that drier than normal periods in the region are associated with increased emigration to the U.S.

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:49 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________

I submit to the Senate the budget for fiscal year 2025. Last summer, Congress agreed to a 2-year budget deal as part of negotiations surrounding the debt limit. That was the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, or the FRA. It…

These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.

We care a lot about in Rhode Island

Climate-driven food and water insecurity also contribute to irregular migration.

More and more, the number one issue facing many of those partners is climate change.

The good news is, and I think relevant for the Budget Committee, is this is a problem the U.S. can get ahead of by investing in upstream adaptation and resilience programs aimed at addressing food insecurity and climate hazards.

I look forward to continuing to work with him as we increase the capacity for developing next gen nuclear reactors

Research shows that drier than normal periods in the region are associated with increased emigration to the U.S.