Climate Changed
Schumer Says Infrastructure Deal Must Include Climate Measures
- Senate minority leader cites need for ‘clean energy economy’
- Renewable energy tax credit, other measures must be included
Chuck Schumer
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Republicans hoping to strike a deal with Democrats on an infrastructure bill next year should be prepared to pony up on climate change, according to the Senate’s top Democrat.
In a to President Donald Trump, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats want priorities such as making permanent tax credits for renewable energy production and electric vehicles, more spending on energy storage and transmission, and funding to help communities harden themselves against extreme weather.