Sen. Schatz to Participate in UN Climate Conference in UAE

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US Senator Brian Schatz plans to attend the annual UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will highlight the progress made by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act, signed into law a year ago, invests in clean energy and aims to cut US carbon pollution by 40% in 2030, and it has exceeded initial projections and led to economic benefits, according to Schatz. The Senator believes the Act should serve as a blueprint for other countries to deliver climate action.

US Senator Brian Schatz to Attend COP28 Climate Conference

US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will join a Senate delegation at the annual UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Schatz will emphasize on the strides made through the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that promotes clean energy investments, reduces Hawai‘i families’ energy costs, and targets a 40% reduction in US carbon pollution by 2030.

“The Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant climate action in US history, has made historic strides to reduce emissions, transition to clean energy, and enhance our communities’ resilience to climate change,” said Senator Schatz.

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“The results after a year have surpassed our optimistic expectations. The doom-and-gloom predictions by fossil fuel companies and other corporate interests have not materialized. The IRA is creating hundreds of thousands of jobs, triggering a manufacturing revival, and bolstering communities against extreme weather. The IRA shows that decisive climate action is not just feasible, but it benefits everyone – it’s good for both the environment and the economy,” he added.

According to Schatz, the IRA can serve as a global blueprint for climate action. He emphasized, “Climate action has proven successful for everyone – we’ve done it and other countries should follow suit.”

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