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Resolution vote shows Republican shift on carbon taxes

Though the anti-carbon tax resolution passed, it had dozens fewer sponsors than in years past, a closer vote margin, and six Republicans who voted against it.

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Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus welcomes 6 new members, now at 84

The new members are Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL), Robert “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), ​Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and John Yarmuth (D-KY). The addition of a pair from Kentucky expands the caucus' geographical footprint, too.

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Climate Solutions Caucus letter rejects anti-climate provisions

Citizens’ Climate Lobby today applauded a letter from members of the bipartisan House Climate Solutions Caucus that urges leaders of the Appropriations Committee to reject any provisions in the 2019 spending bill that would undermine efforts to combat climate change.

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Climate Solutions Caucus welcomes 5 new members

The caucus, now at 78 members, welcomed Reps. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Peter Roskam (R-IL), and Ron Kind (D-WI).

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CCL responds to Scalise anti-carbon tax resolution

Rep. Scalise (R-LA) reintroduced an anti-carbon tax resolution in the House, fearing for the economy. But in fact, if carbon tax revenue were returned to households, it would add jobs and increase GDP.

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Utah’s climate resolution & bipartisan carbon pricing bill

State Rep. Becky Edwards (R) and Rep. Joel Briscoe (D) co-sponsored a bipartisan carbon pricing bill in Utah. Student advocacy helped set the stage for this bill and a recently passed climate resolution.

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This idea can literally change the world

This article by Scott Santens originally appeared on Medium, exploring the concept of revenue-neutral carbon pricing and connecting it to the idea of an unconditional basic income (UBI).

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Reps. Zeldin & Crist host climate & real estate briefing with CCL, EESI

CCL, EESI, and congressional co-hosts Reps. Zeldin and Crist invited an expert panel to explore the threats climate change poses to the real estate sector.

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Climate Caucus holds briefing on energy efficiency

On Feb. 14 the Climate Solutions Caucus held a briefing on energy efficiency, considered by many experts to be the low-hanging fruit for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Climate Caucus introduces bill to encourage innovation on climate solutions

Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Rep. John Faso (R-NY), both members of the bipartisan House Climate Solutions Caucus, have introduced legislation to spur innovation in areas needed to combat climate change.

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