Rashida Tlaib on Energy & Oil

Expand renewable energy; phase out dirty fossil fuels

Rashida Tlaib: I will fight to restore Obama-era environmental protections and incentivize the expansion of renewable energy projects in order [to] phase out dirty fossil fuels that compromise our air and water quality.

For green new deal: building renewable energy infrastructure

Tlaib: I support a green new deal to put people to work building a renewable green energy infrastructure that can help us fight climate change and protect our communities.ÿ The automakers in Michigan are making strides to build cleaner cars, and it's encouraging that increasingly these high-tech projects are happening right here in Metro Detroit.

PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar.

Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Energy & Environment: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?' PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."

PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Energy & Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?' PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."

Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization.

This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of:

• achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions;
• establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all;
• investing in infrastructure and industry;
• securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and
• promoting justice and equality.