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Senator Heinrich is not compromising on climate
Why Democrats’ sweeping $3.5T budget plan could spur the biggest economic pivot in the country’s history.
Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico is no stranger to climate and energy issues. This year alone, he’s sponsored legislation on zero-emissions homes, electric transmission, energy storage, a civilian climate corps and more. Now these proposals are being considered as part of Democrats’ sweeping $3.5 trillion budget plan. What’s likely to stay in, and what’s likely to get cut?
On this episode of Political Climate, Sen. Heinrich weighs in on what’s at stake with the budget reconciliation and bipartisan infrastructure bills, and how climate impacts are influencing political action. Plus, we discuss the significance of President Biden’s cross-country climate tour and Governor Gavin Newsom’s big win in the California recall.
Recommended reading:
Canary Media: The House’s big budget reconciliation bill would be a bonanza for clean energy
Yahoo News: How House Democrats plan to attack climate change
Canary Media: Sen. Tina Smith on the Democratic plan to clean up the U.S. electricity sector
Rewiring America: Electrifying America’s future resolution
NYT: Your next car and clothes dryer could help save our planet
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