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Illinois Rep Says Tornado Research Must Resume, Pointing Out It Can Save Lives With Early Warning
Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) questions witnesses during a House Science Committee hearing on Wednesday entitled, “Weathering the Storm: Reauthorizing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.” Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQAdcA-z-tg
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Congressman Says More Power Storage Essential for Green Energy Industry to Thrive
Interview and podcast by: Ethan Kruger Democratic Congressman Bill Foster says that not only should there be more renewable energy, but that there also needs to be a way to store it. Foster says there is funding on the way for green energy and renewable energy storage. Foster also says that long distance transmission of […]
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Foster Statement on President Trump Withdrawing From Paris Climate Accord
Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord: “Earlier today, President Trump announced his decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, the multinational environmental agreement aimed at addressing climate change. The agreement is currently signed by almost 200 nations […]
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New York Times: Under Fire, Climate Scientists Unite With Lawyers to Fight Back
Lawyers and scientists do not always get along, but some are now finding common cause in an effort to defend the integrity of science — especially climate science — in government and academia. Climate scientists are feeling the heat as Republicans cement control of the executive branch and Congress. The Trump administration has already rolled […]
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