SENATORS COONS, WHITEHOUSE INTRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL BILL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Chris Coons issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Congressmen Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced the Carbon Dioxide Leadership Act to curb climate change by investing in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies.

"Investing in cutting-edge technology like carbon capture is key to growing our economy and protecting our nation and planet from climate change," said Senator Coons. "This bipartisan, bicameral bill will ensure the United States is the global leader in carbon capture, protecting our communities and creating jobs."

"The fight against climate change will not succeed without carbon removal. Our bill would inve...