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“I do believe that our climate is changing. I don't agree that all the changes are necessarily due solely to human activity.”

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Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski is an American politician serving as a U.S. Senator. Born on May 22, 1957, she represents the state of Alaska. Murkowski is known for her focus on environmental, energy, and natural resources policy during her political career. more

“I think we need to address greenhouse gas emissions. But I try to get involved in issues where I see a legislative result... So I just leave the issue alone because I don't see a way through it, and there are certain fundamentals, for example nuke power, that people on the left will never agree with me on. So why should I waste my time when I know the people on the left are going to reject nuclear power?”

“The EPA's [Clean Power Plan] is another example of Washington's lack of understanding when it comes to rural and Western energy issues. I oppose this new rule because it hurts my district, which has four coal-fired plants that power Arizona's big cities, small towns, businesses and residences. These plants also provide good-paying jobs in our tribal and rural regions.”

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Author:Ann Kirkpatrick

“The Navajo Generating Station in Page, for example, employs hundreds of people, mostly Native Americans, and provides nearly all of the power for the Central Arizona Project. That means our entire state has a big stake in the energy production and economic stability of these plants.”

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Author:Ann Kirkpatrick

“We need to find a balance between protecting our local economies while pursuing the longer-term goal of producing clean, affordable and reliable power.”

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Author:Ann Kirkpatrick

“I will not support efforts that kill jobs in my district and lack provisions for responsibly transitioning us toward a clean-energy economy.”

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Author:Ann Kirkpatrick

“Colorado's economy is already being threatened by unchecked climate change.”

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Author:Michael Bennet

“[The Clean Power Plan] is an important step toward curbing carbon pollution and addressing climate change.”

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Author:Michael Bennet

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