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Mar 31, 2015
Statement on U.S. Submission to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Washington, D.C.– Today, the United States submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) a goal to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 26-28 percent below 2005 emission levels by 2025. The goal submitted is consistent with GHG reductions included in last year’s U.S.-China joint announcement on climate change.

SEEC Members released the following statement:

Mar 23, 2015
Offshore drilling is too risky
Washington Post Op-ed
By SEEC Co-Chair Gerry Connolly Since the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Congress has failed to strengthen regulations on offshore drilling. Why would we risk such an incident, which would wreak havoc on Virginia’s coastal economy, for only a few months’ worth of our nation’s energy supply?
Mar 20, 2015
Statement on Federal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

President Obama has signed an Executive Order that aims to cut the Federal Government’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40 percent over the next decade from 2008 levels -- saving taxpayers up to $18 billion in avoided energy costs. Several major Federal contracting partners are also announcing their plans to disclose and reduce GHG emissions throughout the Federal supply chain.

Feb 4, 2015
Continuing a Career of Environmental Leadership Rep. Beyer Joins SEEC

The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) is pleased to welcome Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) to its membership.

Serving his first term in the House, Rep. Beyer has an established record as an environmental leader, having previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland, and as a member of the Virginia Governor’s Commission on Climate Change. Rep. Beyer said of joining SEEC:

Jan 30, 2015
SEEC Elects 114th Congress Leadership
Washington, D.C. — This week members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) unanimously elected Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs to serve as SEEC Leadership in the 114th Congress. SEEC Leadership will serve through the end of 114th Congress.
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