| Kelly, Mark | 0 | Arizona | D | Senator Mark Kelly understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. According to the League of Conservation Voters, "In the Senate, Kelly will be a fierce defender of science-based approaches to tackling the climate crisis and a staunch advocate for making the investments we need to create family-sustaining jobs and a safer, cleaner future." On his campaign website, Senator Kelly states "Mark has seen the planet change from space, and wanting to stop that and protect our state and our planet is part of what inspired him to run. Mark knows that if we harness the power of American ingenuity and determination, we can mitigate the risks of climate change." | Senator Mark Kelly has demonstrated leadership by advocating for climate action. In a Facebook post in 2019, Senator Kelly advocated for his petition telling "Congress that we need immediate action on climate action," saying that "The fact is, our planet is sending us a message we cannot ignore. The climate is warming at an alarming rate and we’re already seeing the effects here in Arizona." The senator also makes prominent public statements on the issue. From an October 2021 interview with White Mountain Independent, "Regarding energy and climate change, Senator Kelly recognizes the role that traditional fossil fuels play in the production of electricity and the creation of jobs in Arizona. He also sees Arizona’s drought and wildfire conditions being made worse by the effects of climate change." Later, Senator Mark Kelly states " He also supports investments in and deployment of renewable energy technology as an opportunity to create jobs in Arizona’s rural communities that are transitioning away from utilizing coal for electricity generation." The senator makes climate change a top priority issue. According to Senator Kelly's website, "The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act—legislation cosponsored by Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema that increases economic opportunities for Arizona farmers while creating a cleaner environment." The Growing Climate Solutions Act "establishes programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and helps break down barriers for farmers, ranchers, and foresters interested in participating in voluntary environmental credit markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices." | 100 | 80 | 100 | Senator Mark Kelly has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 82.5 | https://www.lcv.org/member/mark-kelly/
https://markkelly.com/the-mission/
https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-sen-kelly-shaped-inflation-reduction-act-to-lower-health-care-and-energy-costs-for-arizonans/
https://www.azcc.gov/news/2022/01/27/arizona-electric-utilities-voluntarily-commit-to-100-clean-energy
https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-kelly-and-sinema-backed-bipartisan-bill-increasing-opportunities-for-arizona-farmers/
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