Energy Bill Stalls: WH, GOP Oppose (Of Course) Plan To Cut Hugely Powerful Greenhouse Gases (HFCs)
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Democrats have been fighting to add amendments that would adopt bipartisan amendments that would to phase down the use of heat-trapping hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in refrigerators and air conditioners as well as another that could push to make new homes more energy efficient.
The White House and a few senators have expressed opposition to the HFC amendment, arguing that any federal standards should supersede any passed by the states.
But Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) threatened to filibuster the bill hours ahead of Monday night’s votes, accusing McConnell of blocking an otherwise popular amendment from Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) that could help fight climate change.
“They’re thousands of times more damaging to our atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Phasing out these HFC’s is very important. And it will go a long way in fighting climate change and protecting the environment for future generations,” he said, calling the energy bill “a real rare opportunity to make tangible progress.”
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https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/overnights/486721-overnight-energy-energy-bill-stalled-amid-amendment