Hawaii Senators Back New EPA Rules to Cut Carbon Emissions
As things heat up in Hawaii's Senate race, Schatz continues to align himself with climate change mitigation measures.
In an unprecedented move, the Obama administration Monday called for a 30 percent nationwide reduction in carbon emissions from existing power plants by 2030. Hawaii Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono were quick to pledge their support for the Clean Power Plan.
Hirono stressed its importance for Hawaii residents.
“It sends a firm signal to the world that the United States is serious about addressing the growing environmental threat to our people and our livelihoods,” Hirono said.
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