Union of Concerned Scientists: Science Group Supports Creating a Climate Fund With Money From Polluters
August 05, 2021
August 05, 2021
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 (TNSPol) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2021:
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released a discussion draft bill that would assess an annual fee on fossil fuel companies to raise $500 billion over 10 years for a "Polluters Pay Climate Fund." The proposal appropriately acknowledges the role that the oil, gas and coal industries have played in blocking climate action and accelera . . .
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released a discussion draft bill that would assess an annual fee on fossil fuel companies to raise $500 billion over 10 years for a "Polluters Pay Climate Fund." The proposal appropriately acknowledges the role that the oil, gas and coal industries have played in blocking climate action and accelera . . .