Merkley Arrives in Paris to Join Global Climate Talks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early this morning, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley arrived along with a delegation of United States Senators to participate in global climate talks that are ongoing in Paris. “Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution,” said Merkley. “An international climate accord in Paris would
Merkley Statement on President Obama’s Decision to Reject the Keystone Pipeline
Washington– Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after President Obama rejected the Keystone XL Pipeline: “Rejecting the Keystone XL Pipeline is the right decision for our citizens, this country, and our planet. The Keystone XL Pipeline would have turned on the tap for some of the dirtiest fossil fuels
Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley have a new bill to leave fossil fuels in the ground
As I wrote last week in a post on supply-side climate policy … there isn’t much of it so far. Plenty of governments have been willing to pass legislation that would reduce demand for fossil fuels (by boosting renewables or imposing energy efficiency standards, for example). But few have been willing to
Senate Dem Bill Would Ban New Fossil Fuel Leases On Federal Land
WASHINGTON — Two Senators are floating ambitious legislation to stop the government from issuing new leases on public land for fossil fuel extraction. The venture, pushed by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is a gamble that would be met with fierce opposition from Republicans. Merkley said the
Merkley Introduces Major New Legislation to Stop New Fossil Fuel Leases on Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley—joined by leading environmental advocates—introduced the Keep It in the Ground Act, major new legislation to help accelerate the transition to clean energy by ending all new federal leases for oil, gas or coal extraction on public lands and waters. “Climate change is
New Bill Would Keep Fossil Fuel Reserves On Public Lands In The Ground
Over the past year, environmentalists have called for keeping significant stores of the world’s remaining fossil fuel stores in the ground in order to curb climate change — a call that’s backed up by science. Now, a new bill aims to do just that. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Senator
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