ALEC and its climate change denial activities

The Interstate Research Commission Act on Climatic Change Act is an ALEC legislative bill, which incorrectly states that there is “a great deal of scientific uncertainty” around climate change and that it could result in “beneficial climatic changes.” Read more here.

The ALEC legislative bill on science education promotes a “teach both sides” approach, despite the overwhelming scientific consensus around climate change. Read more here.

This ALEC legislation repeals state standards requiring electric utility companies to get a portion of their electricity from renewable energy sources. Read more here. 

This is a non-binding ALEC resolution opposing the Clean Power Plan, instilling fear of EPA regulations by making arguments of economic impact. Read more here.

This ALEC legislative bill increases fees for home solar users who ALEC has described as “freeriders” taking advantage of utility companies. Read more here.

This is a non-binding ALEC resolution promoting Federal approval of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline project. Read more here.

This ALEC legislative bill creates bureaucratic red tape and would delay the state submitting its compliance plan to the EPA under the Clean Power Plan. Read more here.

http://alecclimatechangedenial.org/anti-climate-change-agenda/