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Mark Warner's Public Statements on Issue: Environment

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09/24/2022 Tweet - "Happy National Public Lands Day! I'm grateful for the beauty of our national parks and the work that goes in to keeping them preserved & beautiful for generations to come."
08/30/2022 Tweet - "I'm still thinking of the victims of flooding across Appalachia this summer, and visited affected Virginia communities last week. I'm committed to reforming FEMA's method of classifying natural disasters so that rural communities receive all the help they are owed."
08/13/2022 Tweet - "It cannot be said enough: the Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant climate legislation EVER. It's going to slash emissions while creating high-paying, green energy jobs."
07/21/2022 Tweet - "The climate crisis is here and it is costing Americans. I'm committed to keeping Virginia a leader in offshore wind so that we have a clean, renewable energy source that also drives down energy costs."
07/05/2022 Tweet - "July is National Parks and Rec Month -- I'm proud of the work we did on the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, which has worked to solve maintenance backlogs so that our National Parks are clean, safe, and beautiful."
04/22/2022 Tweet - "Happy Earth Day, Virginia! I'm always grateful for the beautiful landscapes of our great Commonwealth."
04/19/2022 Tweet - "Happy #NationalParkWeek! Grateful for the beauty of Virginia's many national parks and glad to have played a role in continuing to preserve them -- my bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act has helped tackle the maintenance backlog they've been facing."
03/30/2022 Tweet - "My bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act was a huge step towards making sure our national parks are properly maintained -- I'm glad to see @POTUS ' budget include key funding to continue tackling the maintenance backlog at our parks."
03/21/2022 Tweet - "I've long pushed for more transparency about climate risks -- it's good for the climate and it's good for the business community. I look forward to reviewing this new proposed regulation in greater depth."
03/03/2022 Tweet - "I'm proud to have received a perfect 100 on the @LCVoters annual scorecard. Climate change is real and it's already here, so I'm fighting for legislation that will mitigate its effects, bring clean energy jobs to VA, and fund resilience projects."
02/13/2022 Tweet - "The bipartisan infrastructure law is taking steps towards protecting our climate by: Building more electric vehicle charging stations Cleaning up old mines + curbing pollution Investing in public transportation"
01/28/2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: VA is getting $20 million to support the eventual construction of 180 wind turbines off the coast of Virginia Beach! I was proud to help advocate for this money, and proud that VA leads on clean energy."
01/18/2022 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed in FEMA's decision to deny Individual Assistance to the Hurley community. I will continue to explore ways my office can help the citizens of Buchanan County recover from this natural disaster and mitigate the impact of future significant weather events."
01/16/2022 Tweet - "Virginia, there's still inclement weather on the forecast for tonight into Monday -- please stay alert to changing conditions and stay home if you can."
01/12/2022 Tweet - "This week, I joined 31 Senators in a letter to the admin requesting Temporary Protected Status re-designations for El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and a new TPS designation for Guatemala. Natural disasters and the ongoing pandemic necessitate these critical protections."
01/07/2022 Tweet - "Alongside @TimKaine , I sent a letter to Amtrak today to push for accountability after passengers were stranded on a train during winter storms without proper communication. We take the safety of all Virginians very seriously, so we'll be staying on top of this."
01/07/2022 Tweet - "Thanks to all the first responders clearing roads and helping folks out after our second winter storm of the week. Folks, stay aware of changing conditions, especially on the road, as we continue to navigate the effects of this storm."
01/05/2022 Tweet - "I'm still thinking of all affected by the incident on I-95 and power outages this week -- thank you to all involved in the efforts to keep everyone safe. I'm going to keep working with state leaders and partners to support our local emergency response efforts."
01/04/2022 Tweet - "I'm continuing to monitor the situation on I-95 and am thankful for all the first responders and everyday citizens who have worked through the night to help all those stranded. My office is working with partners across the Commonwealth to see what assistance we can provide."
01/03/2022 Tweet - "Virginia: snow is still coming down in many parts of our Commonwealth! Make sure to stay alert to changing conditions and follow your local news for resources and updates."
12/20/2021 Tweet - "The effects of climate change are already here. Storms are more frequent and more violent. That's why @timkaine and I requested $60 million in funding for the Norfolk Storm Risk Management Project -- we need to protect the lives and livelihoods of Virginians."
12/07/2021 Tweet - "Build Back Better is an investment in so many of Virginia's resources -- our people, our environment, and our economy."
11/18/2021 Tweet - "Climate change is a real and present danger across Virginia and the United States. The bipartisan infrastructure deal begins to address that, securing wins for electric vehicles and resiliency. But we need more action. It's time to #BuildBackBetter."
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