March 28, 2017
Following President Donald Trump's executive order directing a review of the Clean Power Plan and rescinding other prior federal actions on climate change, many state officials issued statements pledging to continue action to address climate change and its impacts.
The executive order:
The Department of Justice has notified the DC Circuit, which heard oral aguements on the Clean Power Plan in September, of the executive order.
The following states have issued statements:
Gutting #CPP is a colossal mistake and defies science itself. Erasing climate change may take place in Donald Trump’s mind, but nowhere else
— Jerry Brown (@JerryBrownGov) March 28, 2017
.@JerryBrownGov and @NYGovCuomo Reaffirm Commitment to Exceeding Targets of the Clean Power Plan: https://t.co/SvBXCxx7bS pic.twitter.com/BTLSZLytnJ
— Gov. Brown Press Ofc (@GovPressOffice) March 28, 2017
We oppose #Trump’s executive order seeking to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan. Read the joint statement: https://t.co/1Vns6dmOIn
— Xavier Becerra (@AGBecerra) March 28, 2017
"Today’s Executive Order by the President pulling back on policies addressing climate change will not deter Colorado’s efforts. Natural gas has become more economical than coal, and Colorado is a national leader on wind and solar energy, which are a boon to our economy, jobs and the environment."
– Gov. Hickenlooper
Exec order @POTUS signed today is a dangerous detour from the progress our nation made to protect the quality our air & health of Americans pic.twitter.com/iu4zZiOn95
— Governor Dan Malloy (@GovMalloyOffice) March 28, 2017
Statement from @AGJepsen on President Trump's Clean Power Plan Executive Order https://t.co/U1FMILckt6
— AG George Jepsen (@AGJepsen) March 28, 2017
It’s a bad idea to abandon any tools that help us combat the real effects of climate change. #netde https://t.co/oqAKNIFN5V
— Governor John Carney (@JohnCarneyDE) March 29, 2017
AG Madigan condemns Executive Order seeking to eliminate the #CleanPowerPlan. https://t.co/7MRvOAE1m0
— IL Attorney General (@ILAttyGeneral) March 28, 2017
AGs on Effort to Dismantle Clean Power Plan: “We won’t hesitate to protect those we serve." Full statement: https://t.co/6d7P8dofdh
— Brian Frosh (@BrianFrosh) March 28, 2017
We will aggressively oppose Trump in court to protect the people we serve. #ClimateChange #CleanPowerPlan https://t.co/U8LkQvGtoE
— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) March 28, 2017
Trump’s actions ignore both the law and the critical importance of confronting the very real threat of climate change. #CleanPowerPlan
— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) March 28, 2017
“Today’s action marks the latest in a series of destructive Executive Orders from President Trump. This new order will do irreparable damage to our environment and our economy. It will give a ‘license to pollute’ to industries across the United States, at the expense of clean air, clean water, and clean energy.
As damaging as this executive order will be for the nation, and for the world, it will not deter our efforts here in Minnesota. We will continue to build on the progress of our nation-leading Next Generation Energy Act, and redouble our commitment to providing clean, affordable water for all Minnesotans."- Gov. Dayton
In the face of threats from Washington, @JerryBrownGov and I reaffirm our commitment to exceed the targets of the EPA's Clean Power Plan.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 28, 2017
Together, CA and NY represent ~60M people, or 20% of the nation’s GDP. With or without Washington, we will aggressively fight climate change
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 28, 2017
Addressing our country’s largest source of carbon pollution is both required under the Clean Air Act and essential to our future.
— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) March 28, 2017
We can no longer afford to respond to the threat of climate change with denials or obstruction—especially at the highest levels of our gov.
— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) March 28, 2017
“The science of climate change is settled and the President’s actions today turn the federal government’s back on Pennsylvania’s environment and our economy. Today’s action by the President will do nothing to help coal communities but will exacerbate the negative impact climate change is having on our economy – from agriculture to tourism.
Nevertheless, Pennsylvania, as a major energy provider, will continue to reduce pollution thanks to market decisions in the power sector, increased reliance on clean energy and improved energy efficiency, and improved oversight of emissions of potent greenhouse gasses such as methane."
– Gov. Wolf
Trump's EO to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan gives a free pass to fossil fuel burning companies to continue to pollute our environment.
— AG Kilmartin (@AGKilmartin) March 28, 2017
“The actions President Trump took today threaten our environment, our security and our ability to compete in the global economy. It is impossible and downright reckless to deny the science of global warming or the impact it is already having on states like Virginia. Sea level rise and extreme weather are already impacting Virginia families, businesses and key military assets like the world’s largest naval base in Norfolk. The Clean Power Plan not only provides a necessary response to the threat of climate change; it also provides a stable regulatory environment that is essential for businesses to make long-term investments and create new jobs.
We have a choice: we can lead this fight and capitalize on the unprecedented economic potential of clean energy, or we can bury our heads in the sand and waste an opportunity to create the next generation of energy jobs. Here in the Commonwealth, we will continue to confront the impacts of climate change and support clean energy investments that will grow our economy and shape our future.”
– Gov. McAuliffe
West Coast govs & mayors united in support of #CleanPowerPlan. We oppose @POTUS' exec order: https://t.co/jRPVdiPwif #ActOnClimate #PCCleads pic.twitter.com/iBoTKn9SNA
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) March 28, 2017