Climate Change
Combating climate change requires citizens, governments, and businesses to work together. Inaction is simply not an option. American businesses play a vital role in creating innovative solutions and reducing greenhouse gases to protect our planet. A challenge of this magnitude requires collaboration, not confrontation, to advance the best ideas and policies. Together, we can forge solutions that improve our environment and grow our economy—leaving the world better for generations to come.
Breaking Down Energy and Climate Provisions in the Reconciliation Bill
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While the bill includes tax increases and government price controls that will deter investment, inhibit innovation, and undermine economic growth, it is worth noting that there are parts of the bill that will advance progress on climate and energy security.
- Resilience Should Be on the Climate AgendaInvestments, policies, and programs focused on resilience and pre-disaster mitigation offer an opportunity for a more comprehensive and strategic approach to safeguarding communities across the nation.Learn More
- The American Energy and Climate ImperativeThe U.S. is positioned to meet the world's growing energy needs by leveraging the power of the business community in partnership with government.Learn More
- The Future of Clean Energy in the AmericasBusiness and government leaders from across the Western Hemisphere joined together to discuss the transition of energy and the future of energy security in the Americas.Learn More
Our Work
The U.S. Chamber believes that there is much common ground on which all sides of this discussion could come together to address climate change with policies that are practical, flexible, predictable, and durable. We believe in a policy approach that is supported by market-based solutions, developed through bipartisan legislation in Congress, and acknowledges the costs of action and inaction and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. We work with policymakers to forge climate solutions and engage in the United Nations COP on behalf of the business community.
How to Create and Promote Resilient Climate Partnerships
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Public-private partnerships for climate change solutions should prioritize resiliency, be economically sound, and reduce emissions across the value chain.
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- Jan 31, 2017Nomination of Scott Pruitt to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
This letter regarding the nomination of Scott Pruitt to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Jan 25, 2017Multi-Association Letter to Hill Leadership Urging CRA Resolution for EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule
Dear Congressional Leaders:
- Jan 24, 2017U.S. Chamber Applauds Long-Awaited Attention to American Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for 21st Century Energy, issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s announced Executive Orders on accelerating infrastructure:
- Jan 09, 2017Comments to EPA on Request for Nominations for Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING
TO: Mr. James Jones
Assistant Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Attn: 7101M
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001RE: Request for Nominations: Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (81 Fed. Reg. 89092) (December 9, 2016); Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0713
Mr. Jones: