Senate Resolution: Climate Change is Sound Science, Protect Research Programs
This Senate resolution formally recognizes that climate change caused by burning fossil fuels is a scientific reality, not a hoax. While it does not create new laws, it aims to protect federal research programs that provide citizens with crucial data on climate threats. The resolution emphasizes that climate-driven extreme weather is already disrupting insurance and real estate markets, directly impacting personal finances and property security.
Key points
The US Senate officially affirms that human-caused climate change is real and supported by sound science.
It urges Congress to legislatively protect federal research programs that provide data on climate impacts affecting safety and the economy.
The resolution highlights that climate-driven extreme weather is already disrupting insurance, mortgage, and real estate markets.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_550
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]