Sheldon Whitehouse

Under a new carbon offset program that is gaining popularity in Congress, oil and gas companies — and other manufacturers of products involving — fossil fuel would have to pay $40 for every ton of carbon emitted into the atmosphere.

New carbon offset program may have the bipartisan support it needs on Capitol Hill

Politics

After years of having difficulty passing legislation relating to greenhouse gas emissions, a group consisting of both Democrats and Republicans believe they have a plan that can make their constituents happy.

Whitehouse Koch bros

Democratic senators probe the extent of Koch brothers’ influence on Trump administration policy

Environment
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A Rhode Island senator speaks out often about the dangers of climate change

Environment
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