Rep. Waxman Highlights Progress in Clean Energy Technologies, Warns of Worsening Impacts of Climate Change

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Henry A. Waxman, a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, spoke on the House floor about investment in clean energy, noting significant progress in production of clean, renewable energy and new tailpipe standards to increase fuel efficiency.  He called for continued development of clean energy technologies, to prevent the effects of climate change that are occurring sooner and with greater effect than expected.

“Over the last two years, the United States has experienced 25 weather disasters that have caused more than $180 billion in damage,” said Rep. Waxman. “It’s time to get serious about clean energy.  The consequences are too grave to do otherwise.”

The Safe Climate Caucus members have made a commitment to talk every day on the House Floor about the urgent need to address climate change.

Video of the floor speech is available online here.  Full text of the speech as prepared for delivery is available here.