Another big week of climate hearings in Congress, on both sides of the Capitol. As previously noted, what a difference an election can make. Here are the links to watch them all, and many have an #OceanClimateAction angle.1/
Thursday, April 15th at 10:00AM
@AppropsDems Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing “Increasing Risks of Climate Change and NOAA's Role in Providing Climate Services”

appropriations.house.gov/events/hearing… 2/
ICYMI, @MiriamGoldste and I wrote about the importance of @NOAA's climate services here. 3/

climate21.org/noaa/
Thursday, April 15th, 10:30AM
@EnergyCommerce Sub on Env and Climate Change
The CLEAN Future Act and Env Justice: Protecting Frontline Communities, including
H.R. 501, Climate Smart Ports Act
H.R. 862, Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021

energycommerce.house.gov/committee-acti… 4/
Thursday, April 15th at 11:00AM
@TransportDems Sub on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing
“Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.”
transportation.house.gov/committee-acti… 5/
Thursday, April 15th, 11:00AM
@SenateBudget hearing to examine the cost of INACTION on climate change.

Appreciate this @BernieSanders. Too many people are buying into the Republican talking points that climate action will cost jobs and too much $$.

budget.senate.gov/hearings/the-c… 6/
AND MORE!!
@ClimateCrisis
The Growing Costs and Risks of Inaction
Thursday, April 15th, 12 noon

The risks and impacts climate change poses to jobs, health, and the economy & the disparate impacts on low-income communities and communities of color.

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