On November 28, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hearing in Pittsburgh on Addressing Climate Change In Pennsylvania By Controlling Carbon Emissions.

The hearing is being hosted by Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh), Chair of the Committee, and Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny).

“In the absence of federal leadership on climate change, it is imperative that Pennsylvania continue to participate in cooperative efforts to stave off the catastrophic consequences of global warming,” Sen. Costa said. “We need to maintain efforts to keep Pennsylvania on track to combat climate change.”

“Infrastructure investment, technology development from research to manufacturing to sales, workforce development, educational programs and community development can all be part of an economic boom if we build our energy portfolio with a healthy mix of alternative fuels,” said Sen. Costa.

Sen. Boscola added, “Controlling carbon emissions and building a strong economy are not competing interests. There are numerous ways we can slow the devastating effects of climate change while strengthening and expanding our economy.”

The Committee is scheduled to hear comments from--

-- George Hartenstein, DEP Deputy Secretary for Waste, Air, Radiation & Remediation

-- Grant Irvin, Chief Resiliency Officer, City of Pittsburgh

-- Ashley Funk, Plaintiff, Our Children’s Trust

-- Dr. Deborah Gentile, Pediatric Allergy Physician

-- Rachel Gleason, Executive Director, PA Coal Alliance

-- Kevin Sunday, Director Of Government Affairs, PA Chamber

-- Mandy Warner, Senior Manager For Climate & air Policy, Environmental Defense Fund

-- Tom Schuster, Sierra Club

-- Marcel Minutolo, Robert Morris University & Climate Reality Project

-- Khari Mosley, President Blue Green Alliance

-- Joelle N. Salerno, National Electrical Contractors Association

The hearing will be held at IBEW Local #5, 5 Hot Metal Street, Suite 100 in Pittsburgh starting at 10:00.

Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh) serves as chair of the Committee.  She can be contacted by sending email to: boscola@pasenate.com or calling 717-787-4236.   Questions should be directed to Seth Rolko, Executive Director, by sending email to: Seth.Rolko@pasenate.com or calling 717-772-3844.

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