Biden Press Release
In a major restatement of the Senate’s position on international climate treaties, the bipartisan resolution – co-authored by Senators Joe Biden (D-DE) and Dick Lugar (R-ID) – calls global warming a threat to international stability as well as a risk to the environment and our economy. “The scientific evidence is clear: we need to take significant steps toward worldwide reduction of greenhouse gases to avoid permanently altering our climate,” said Biden. “As a parent, I am worried we’re leaving our children and grandchildren a global warming problem they won’t be able to stop or stabilize. I believe the Senate is ready to take a stand.”