In the News
Apr 13, 2017
SEEC Member Rep. Jim Himes has taken on the role of promoting Darwinism in the House of Representatives. "I represent one of the most educated districts in the country. And so, I think my constituents expect this of me," said Himes, who took over proposing the perennial longshot legislation commemorating the birth date of Charles Darwin.
Apr 03, 2017
House Democrats led by Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced legislation to prevent the implementation of President Trump’s recent executive order that rolls back environmental protections and severely weakens efforts to address global climate change.
Apr 03, 2017
In my home state of Maine, we know climate change is not a theory or a hoax. It’s a harmful reality we see every day and that threatens the future of our state in many ways. We simply can’t afford to ignore it.
Apr 03, 2017
This executive order was not done in isolation. Rather it is part of a disturbing trend of undermining conservation and green industry efforts, while negating the importance of scientific fact.
Apr 03, 2017
The President of the United States thinks he has tricked America into believing he is concerned about energy independence. Instead, what this executive action has shown, is his utter disregard for our environment and the environment that will be left to future generations.
Mar 29, 2017
U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) led debate for House Democrats on the House floor against the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, a bill from House Republicans that limits the participation of scientific experts at the EPA, and would lead to a disproportionate representation of big business and corporate special interests.
Mar 15, 2017
In response to Pruitt's comment, SEEC Member Rep. Blumenauer and 32 of his colleagues plan to send Pruitt a letter accompanied by "educational materials outlining the basic established science behind climate change."
Sep 27, 2016
The Clean Power Plan implementation is critical to protecting public health and welfare.
Mar 03, 2016
More than 130 Members of Congress join call for more than 50 percent of U.S. electricity to come from clean and carbon-free sources by 2030.
Mar 01, 2016
SEEC Co-Chair Rep. Paul Tonko has beaten the drum for improved drinking water infrastructure for a year or more, leading tours to emphasize how much of the Capital Region's aging pipeline system dates back to the 1800s. An engineer by training and temperament, he saw disasters waiting to happen. And now they have, in Flint, Mich., as well as in Troy and Hoosick Falls.