Lautenberg calls on the Senate to pass climate change legislation

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) called on the Senate to take action on climate change when it returns to work Tuesday.

“America’s scientists have been sounding the alarm for years on climate change, and the costs of inaction continue to pile up,” Lautenberg said in a statement Thursday. “We will keep fighting for real climate change solutions, such as investments in clean energy, public transportation and resilient infrastructure that protects communities from extreme weather.”

Lautenberg said the recent super-storm Sandy, which hit more of the Northeast, should make Congress all the more willing to recognize the effects of climate change. New Jersey and New York were most affected by the storm damage.

“As we work with New Jersey families, business and communities to rebuild, after yet another devastating extreme weather event, it’s clearer than ever that climate change poses a direct and dangerous threat to our nation,” said Lautenberg, a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Lautenberg said he issued the statement after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) offered support for Senate action on climate change.

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