Environment
Addressing the Dangers of Climate Change
The threat of global climate change is one of the most critical issues facing our nation, and the world today. I believe that we owe it to future generations to tackle this problem head on and get serious in addressing the reduction of carbon emissions. The science is clear that if greenhouse gasses continue to be emitted at the current rate, we will see increased signs of climate instability, including more frequent severe weather, sea level rise and damage to natural resources and wildlife. These effects could have a major impact on our quality of life and could result in a devastating loss of life and property. I believe we must protect the integrity of the Clean Air Act and not reject the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding that greenhouse gases are harmful pollutants that threaten public health and welfare. Additionally, investing in alternative energy technologies necessary to combat global climate change will lay the foundation for renewed prosperity through the creation of clean energy jobs and the elimination of our addiction to foreign oil.
That is why I have consistently voted against House Republican spending bills that would cut investments in energy efficiency, clean energy like wind and solar, and advanced vehicle technologies. Furthermore, I am opposed to cuts to important agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, Interior Department, and the Energy Department. These entities only goal is to protect our country’s natural resources and improve our public health through environmental safeguards.
Protecting the Great Lakes
As a Member of Congress from Northeast Ohio, I understand the importance of protecting our waterways, especially the Great Lakes. That is why I am proud that my legislation to help prevent harmful algal blooms by requiring the EPA to appoint a coordinator to address the issue of these algal blooms in the Great Lakes was signed into law by President Obama. I believe it our duty as Ohioans to ensure that Lake Erie and the Great Lakes are able to thrive. Ohio’s abundance of fresh water is a vital resource and strategic advantage, and it’s critical that we do everything in our power to combat these harmful algal blooms that threaten the health and well-being of our state.
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Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Ryan’s legislation to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to appoint a coordinator to address the issue of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Ryan was joined by a bipartisan group of Ohio members, including: Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9), Marcia Fudge (D-OH-11), Jim Renacci (R-OH-16), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3), Peter Visclosky (D-ID-1), Chris Collins (R-NY-27). This legislation (H.R. 1923) was included as a provision in Rep.
Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Ryan is proud to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has changed a rule that would do serious harm to Summit Racing, a locally-based company, and other manufacturers and retailers of aftermarket racing parts. Ryan believes that vehicles manufactured for, modified for, or utilized in organized motorized racing events would not be encompassed by the Clean Air Act’s definition of “motor vehicle” and applauds this rule change.
Washington, DC – Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) applauds today’s passage in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of his bipartisan legislation (HR 1923) to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to appoint a federal coordinator to address the issue of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, which has affected over a half million Ohioans. Ryan’s bipartisan legislation was cosponsored by Representatives David Joyce (D-OH), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Pete Visclosky (D-IN), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Chris Collins (R-NY), and Jim Renacci (D-OH).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Tim Ryan (OH-13), Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Congressman Bob Gibbs (OH-7), Congressman David P. Joyce (OH-14), and Congressman James Renacci (OH-16) urged the U.S. Army Corps expressing support for the Port of Cleveland’s plan modification to permanently stop sediment dumping in Lake Erie. Following the recent dispute over how dredged material should be disposed of, the Port’s proposal would bring stability to this process and improve water quality for all Ohioans.
Warren, Ohio – Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement today on Brookfield Oil Spill:
Washington, DC – Representatives Tim Ryan (OH-13), David Joyce (OH-14), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) and Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) applaud the inclusion of language in the Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation bill to evaluate the need for a Great Lakes algal bloom coordinator. Harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes affected over a half million Ohioans last year. Lake Erie supports over 117,000 fulltime jobs and provides drinking water to approximately 3 million Ohioans. This language would encourage the U.S.
Washington, DC – Representatives Tim Ryan, David Joyce and Marcy Kaptur today introduced bipartisan legislation to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to appoint a coordinator to address the issue of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, which affected over a half million Ohioans last year. Lake Erie supports over 117,000 fulltime jobs and provides drinking water to approximately 3 million Ohioans.
Washington, DC – Representatives Tim Ryan, David Joyce and Marcy Kaptur today introduced bipartisan legislation to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to appoint a coordinator to address the issue of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, which affected over a half million Ohioans last year. Lake Erie supports over 117,000 fulltime jobs and provides drinking water to approximately 3 million Ohioans.
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Warren, Ohio – Congressman Tim Ryan applauds the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today for announcing that $2 million in conservation funds will be sent to Ohio to implement conservation techniques that will help improve water quality. Ryan is also lauding a USDA and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation partnership that is contributing an additional $1 million in technical assistance to expand “boots-on-the-ground” capacity in the area.