Angela Alsobrooks;
Statement on
Environmental Issues.
Climate Change
"Angela knows urgent action is necessary to address the climate crisis and protect the environment. As County Executive, she issued an Executive Order for Prince George's County, setting ambitious targets to reduce the 2005 emission levels by half before 2030 and net zero by 2045. Angela believes the U.S. should adopt a similar timeline. In Prince George's County, she initiated investments in electric vehicles and sustainable building design to move towards a greener future. Additionally, she implemented a county-wide composting program to reduce and reuse organic waste.
She strongly supports President Biden's efforts to address climate change, including the measures passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. These pieces of legislation prioritize investments in clean energy and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
If elected to the Senate, Angela will be a vocal advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy, ensuring that all U.S. Government purchases, from buildings to vehicles, align with emission goals. She will also work towards the U.S. actively participating in and fulfilling its obligations to international efforts in combating climate change. Angela expresses her readiness to proudly co-sponsor Senator Van Hollen's Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, which seeks to ensure that the largest contributors of fossil fuel emissions take responsibility by paying their fair share in mitigating the effects of climate change." (angelaalsobrooks.com)
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Chesapeake Bay
"Angela recognizes the Chesapeake Bay as one of the country’s most precious natural treasures and believes in the necessity of safeguarding its beauty and natural ecosystem. She understands the significant role the Bay plays in Maryland's economy, from tourism to fishing, and recognizes the importance of protecting it for the benefit of future generations, allowing them to enjoy all the Bay has to offer. Our watermen rely on the bay for good jobs and protecting their business is important for Maryland’s economy.
As County Executive, Angela invested $1.3 billion into stormwater management programs, doing her part at the county level to help improve the water quality of the local rivers and streams that affect the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In her first term, Prince George’s County removed over 410 tons of litter from the Anacostia river.
If elected to the Senate, Angela will be a strong advocate for increasing funding for Chesapeake Bay clean-up and protection efforts. Additionally, she is already a vocal supporter of Senator Van Hollen’s legislation designating the Chesapeake National Recreation Area as a part of the National Parks System, further solidifying its status as a nationally recognized and protected area." (angelaalsobrooks.com)