Pelosi Statement on Earth Day

Statement

Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Earth Day:

"For more than half a century, Earth Day has offered an opportunity to recognize the beauty and fragility of our natural environment. Each generation inherits a sacred obligation to care for the glory of God's creation -- and throughout our history, Americans have come together in service of that responsibility: whether protecting our nation's natural wonders through the National Park System or preserving clean air to breathe and clean water to drink through the Environmental Protection Agency. Now, President Biden and Congressional Democrats are carrying on that proud tradition as we pursue a bold and essential environmental agenda.

"At last year's United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the world came together to set visionary new goals for our collective fight against the climate crisis. Shortly after, House Democrats proudly passed landmark legislation to deliver the largest-ever federal climate investment, lower families' energy costs and build a stronger, more sustainable economy. Now more than ever, we see the urgency and necessity of achieving energy independence through a clean energy future. Democrats will not relent until we realize President Biden's ambitious vision of slashing carbon pollution in half by 2030 and achieving a carbon neutral economy by 2050. With our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Congress took further action to advance environmental justice for all -- delivering historic funding to help get the lead out of our children's drinking water, expand sustainable transportation and clean up legacy pollution disproportionately harming communities of color.

"Americans born today will live to see the next century, and the decisions we make now will determine whether they inherit a clean, healthy planet. This Earth Day, let us renew our resolve to secure for our children and grandchildren the bright future that they deserve."

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