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Earth Day 2016

April 22, 2016

SEEC Members work year round to support clean air, clean water, a healthy environment, and climate action. On Earth Day 2016 SEEC Members celebrated the U.S. leading more than 170 other countries in signing the Paris Climate Agreement and took many other opportunities to celebrate Earth Day and the environmental progress made in the last year. April 16-24, 2016 is also National Park Week and many SEEC Members took actions to highlight National Parks and Public Lands in or around their districts.

What we are celebrating this Earth Day by SEEC Co-Chairs Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06), & Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20)

SEEC Member Rep. John Delaney (MD-06), SEEC Member Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), SEEC Climate Task Force Chair Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) Lead Bicameral Letter to President Obama on Signing of Paris Climate Agreement

Other SEEC Members Signing: SEEC Co-Chair Rep. Gerry Connolly, SEEC Co-Chair Rep. Paul Tonko, SEEC Co-Chair Rep. Doris Matsui, SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Jared Polis, SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Matt Cartwright, SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Steve Israel & SEEC Member Reps. Mike Honda, Derek Kilmer, Donna Edwards, Mike Quigley, Jim McDermott, Niki Tsongas, Peter Welch, Keith Ellison, Mark Pocan, Ted Lieu, Lois Capps, Barbara Lee, Earl Blumenauer, Denny Heck, Jim McGovern, Jackie Speier, Don Beyer, Chris Van Hollen, John Sarbanes, Katherine Clark, Steve Cohen, Susan Davis, David Price, Jim Langevin, Bill Keating, Julia Brownley, Jim Himes, Emanuel Cleaver, Louise Slaughter, Judy Chu, Ed Perlmutter, Suzan DelBene, Jerry McNerney

House Democrats Call For Environmental Justice On Earth Day 2016 featuring SEEC Member Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), SEEC Member Ted Lieu (CA-33), SEEC Member Jared Huffman (CA-02)

SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Jared Polis (CO-02) Introduces Solar EDGE Act to Boost Expansion and Venture in American Solar Industry

SEEC Member Rep. Mike Honda (CA-17) We're fiddling as the climate burns

SEEC Member Rep. Donna Edwards (MD-04) Statement on Celebrating Earth Day 2016

SEEC Member Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) Unleashing American Innovation in the Face of Climate Change

SEEC Member Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-03) Highlights the Importance of Environmental Innovation

SEEC Member Rep. John Delaney (MD-06) Time to Face Reality and Act on Climate

SEEC Member Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) A renewed sense of urgency and commitment on this Earth Day

SEEC Co-Chair Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20) Earth Day “every day” with the Paris Climate Agreement

SEEC Member Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) Welcomes Signing Of Paris Climate Agreement

SEEC Member Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) An Environmental Advocate (The Washington Informer)

SEEC Member Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) Goes “Undercover” at Lincoln Park Conservatory “Protecting our planet is not something that can be accomplished in one day. It takes a continued effort on the part of every individual to keep our environment healthy and thriving for future generations,” said Rep. Quigley. “Working with the horticulturists today showed the tremendous commitment the Lincoln Park Conservatory has to the diversification and maintenance of its wide array of plant species. I would like to thank the Lincoln Park Conservatory for allowing me to work with their staff today, and educating Chicagoans and visitors alike on the role of plant life in our ecosystem.”

SEEC Co-Chair Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06) “The goals and milestones we celebrate on Earth Day must be carried forth with global climate action throughout the year,” said Congresswoman Doris Matsui. “From the signing of the historic Paris Climate Agreement, to supporting the continued growth of domestic clean energy sources through the extension of renewable tax credits, we’ve taken important steps to defend the health of our planet. Slowing the effects of the changing climate remains urgent, and we must serve as global leaders by enacting policies to protect the health and security of future generations.”

@SEEC Member Tweets

Over 160 leaders from around world are gathering to sign historic #Paris#Climate Agreement. #ActOnClimate#EarthDaypic.twitter.com/Iiy4QKeUkb

— SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Alan Lowenthal (@RepLowenthal) April 22, 2016

It's a beautiful spring day on this #EarthDay! I'm proud to be part of @SEEC & their critical work to #ActOnClimate. Pledge to do your part!

— SEEC Member Rep. Jim Langevin (@jimlangevin) April 22, 2016

Today is #EarthDay. Let’s fix the #SaltonSea to provide #renewableenergy & attract #tourism. @IIDatWork@USFWS@NatlParkService

— SEEC Member Rep. Raul Ruiz (@CongressmanRuiz) April 22, 2016

Celebrate the signing of the Paris Agreement on Friday by visiting a National Park for free this week! #FindYourPark#ParisEffect#Earthday

— SEEC Member Rep. Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) April 22, 2016

Happy Earth Day! I enjoyed celebrating with @EarthShare this morning in Raleigh pic.twitter.com/RDK2JzxnuK

— SEEC Member Rep.David E. Price (@RepDavidEPrice) April 22, 2016

Happy #EarthDay! pic.twitter.com/nmfd1S7pPl

— SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Jared Polis (@RepJaredPolis) April 22, 2016

Thanks to @RepHuffman@RepLowenthal & @RepScottPeters for helping to build support for our #ParisAgreement letter https://t.co/GnbYy5oKjy

— SEEC Member Rep. John Delaney (@RepJohnDelaney) April 22, 2016

US & 160+ other countries sign #ParisAgreement to save our planet for our children, grandchildren & future generations. #EarthDay2016

— SEEC Member Rep. Donna F Edwards (@repdonnaedwards) April 22, 2016

How #COP21 is reassessing investment & finance around the world #ParisEffecthttps://t.co/V9JtXDwVNupic.twitter.com/tpHek1XRfF

— SEEC Member Rep. Denny Heck (@RepDennyHeck) April 22, 2016

Enjoy some of the beautiful spots around the 3rd District today #EarthDay (pics from residents, 2015 photo contest) pic.twitter.com/vWgAszhdmR

— SEEC Member Rep. Niki Tsongas (@nikiinthehouse) April 22, 2016

Rallying in support of our planet today in #Chicago with @janschakowsky@ToniPreckwinkle@ELPCenter#EarthDay2016pic.twitter.com/xQzFmuD9uO

— SEEC Member Rep. Mike Quigley (@RepMikeQuigley) April 22, 2016

Happy #EarthDay! Proud to continue supporting policies that will make our world more sustainable so we can preserve it for next generation

— SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Steve Israel (@RepSteveIsrael) April 22, 2016

As far as I'm concerned, every day should be #EarthDay. pic.twitter.com/3sgCcxPawi

— SEEC Member Rep. Louise Slaughter (@louiseslaughter) April 22, 2016

Well done, Mr. @POTUS! #EarthDay#EarthWeek#EarthDay2016#ActonClimate#ParisAgreement#ParisEffect#COP21#CleanEnergy

— SEEC Member Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) April 22, 2016

The #ParisAgreement sent a clear signal to businesses & world leaders: clean energy is the future. #ActOnClimate

— SEEC Co-Chair Rep. Paul Tonko (@RepPaulTonko) April 22, 2016

This #EarthDay, I’m thankful to represent the most beautiful district in the nation. pic.twitter.com/Jrze5pcGec

— SEEC Member Rep. Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) April 22, 2016

In honor of Earth Day, here are 5 simple ideas for reducing food waste (and saving $$) #SaveTheFoodhttps://t.co/u8YucQor0p

— SEEC Vice-Chair Rep. Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) April 22, 2016

Today is 46th annual #EarthDay! Proud that IA is on the forefront of clean energy generation, creating 2.5 mil jobs pic.twitter.com/uhUmmRiduA

— SEEC Member Rep. Dave Loebsack (@daveloebsack) April 22, 2016

Earth Day offers us the opportunity to reflect on how we can keep our air and water clean … https://t.co/EkDQIMe5xwpic.twitter.com/tXfIuT4vJ5

— SEEC Member Rep. Scott Peters (@RepScottPeters) April 22, 2016

On #EarthDay, I joined @SierraClubWASt, @ConservationNW, @WDFW, @UW, @VulcanInc in highlighting the importance of protecting wildlife.

— SEEC Member Rep. Suzan DelBene (@RepDelBene) April 22, 2016

On this #EarthDay, let's highlight the #ParisEffect on renewables since #COP21https://t.co/wrJkXA7nbIpic.twitter.com/9gRtpIflPH

— SEEC Member Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (@repcleaver) April 22, 2016

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