Senate Climate Solutions Caucus Unveiled: Expect Lots Of "Innovation", "Technology", "Free Markets"

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Oh yay. We're saved, 'cuz there's just no stopping this runaway train of unanimously approved, non-confrontational bipartisanship (and there will be hearings, with experts).

Democratic Sen. Christopher Coons (Del.) and Republican Sen. Mike Braun (Ind.) are rolling out a bipartisan caucus focused on bringing passable climate legislation to the upper chamber. The Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, launched Wednesday, is largely aimed as a way to let Republican lawmakers become a part of the climate conversation by removing the “politics” of the issue.

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According to the op-ed, the lawmakers will largely look to technological developments and business for answers, pointing to innovations in energy efficiency at manufacturers and in the agricultural sector as well as carbon neutral pledges already being adopted individually across a number of industries. “Congress can build on these efforts, giving American businesses the tools they need to get there,” the lawmakers wrote.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.) has said she intends to join the caucus. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney (R) has also indicated he plans to join the caucus, according to three sources with knowledge.

The caucus sponsors say the groups will be made of an equal number of members on both side of the aisle and will only introduce legislation agreed to unanimously. The caucus also plans to hold hearings with experts.

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https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/467009-new-bipartisan-senate-climate-caucus-aims-to-take-politics-out-of