Young Evangelicals For Climate Action Applaud Passage Of Federal Infrastructure Bill; Call For Quick Passage Of Build Back Better Budget Plan

On November 8, the York County-based Young Evangelicals For Climate Action thanked the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and issued this statement-- 

“Climate change should not be a partisan issue, and we thank all of the bill supporters, including the 13 Republicans, who voted for the bill. 

“Over 255 young Christians joined us in calling on Congress to include bold climate and environmental provisions in a final infrastructure package because it is well past time to address climate change. 

“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will set the U.S. on the path toward a better future by investing in clean energy transmission, lead pipe removal, public transit, electric vehicle charging stations, reclaiming abandoned mines, and plugging orphaned gas wells.

“This historic bill is a welcome and needed step from Congress, but it is not enough. 

“There is still more work to be done. It is time to end the procrastination and political games. 

“We call on Congress to continue addressing the climate crisis by implementing bold policies and plans, including the Build Back Better Act.”

Click Here for more on the Build Back Better Plan from YECA.

Young Evangelicals For Climate Action is a faith-based movement of young Christians in the United States joining together to overcome the climate change crisis.

Pennsylvania youth Christians are active in YECA with Andrew Schumacher, a medical student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, serving on the Steering Committee and Amber Spurlock attending Eastern University as a Climate Leadership Fellow.

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Young Evangelicals For Climate Action website.  Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Questions should be directed to Lindsay Easter by calling 717-891-1090 or send email to: communications@yecaction.org. 

Event:

-- PA Interfaith Power & Light Holds Virtual Building Toward A Just Future Conference Focused On Climate Justice Nov. 14

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[Posted: November 8, 2021]  PA Environment Digest