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This is an important moment for the continued bipartisan support for the Montreal Protocol. We look forward to continuing to work with the Senate to pass this treaty amendment for U.S. jobs, trade, and technology leadership. Kigali matters! #HVACR#kigalicounts
ICYMI: The Alliance commends the Biden Administration on the transmittal of the Kigali Amendment to the Senate for advice and consent. https://t.co/JxzNFbW98N
Happy #WorldOzoneDay! The Alliance has been dedicated for over 30 years to protecting the ozone layer. Visit https://t.co/AGAurjcVc2 to find out why the ozone layer is so important.
ICYMI: UN General Assembly President confirms that UNGA75 in-person events will be canceled this year.
UNGA Pres Tijjani Muhammad-Bande plans to announce soon how the 193 heads of state will deliver their General Debate speeches
According to an industry survey, manufacturing outlook for employment numbers and growth rate could be worst in years. We remain committed to providing jobs and stability for our economy during the pandemic.
We know Congress will do the same.
UN OEWG 42 scheduled for July 2020 officially *cancelled*. In lieu of meeting three online forums will be held:
- First session on July 14
- Second session on July 15
- Third session on July 16
Sessions will be chaired by co-chairs of OEWG 42 and will include Q&A.
ICYMI: As we head into June, we look back on the May AHEF Report from EPA that estimated 443 million cases of skin cancer, 2.3 million skin cancer deaths, and 63 million cases of cataracts are avoided each year through the Montreal Protocol. Read more at: https://t.co/nw3YdNBIUG
Pleased to have agreed a new date for @COP26 with our Italian partners and the @UNFCCC.
#COP26 will now take place between 1 and 12 November 2021.
The new date will also allow the UK and Italy to harness the #G7 and #G20 presidencies in driving climate ambition.
#MUSTREAD: @AtmosPolicy executive director Kevin Fay breaks down how #HR5544 will create 33,000 new HVAC manufacturing jobs in the United States and add $12.5 billion to the economy. Read more in @MorningConsult: https://t.co/meEtgjzyR5
Next up is HR 5544, the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act, introduced by Chairman @RepPaulTonko, @RepPeteOlson, @RepScottPeters & @RepStefanik. It would cut down the production and consumption of HFCs by 85% over 15 years.
ON THE HILL: Senate HFC Phasedown Bill sponsored by Sen. Kennedy looking to be included in American Energy Innovation Act - Alliance backs the effort as a win for jobs, economy, and environment.
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ICYMI - over the weekend Alliance Executive Director Kevin Fay spoke at #ClimateCAP20 alongside energy industry executives. The @DardenMBA hosted summit highlighted the past and future role of the business community in leading innovative policy.
HILL UPDATE: Sen. Kennedy, Sen. Carper are joined by bipartisan group of 14 Senators to officially introduce the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2019 - a global HFC-phasedown bill that is good for jobs, industry, and country. #AIMAct
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the 2019 William K. Reilly Awards tonight. Congratulations to award winners Linda Fisher and Kevin Fay. And congratulations to scholarship recipients Caroline Nickerson, and Sabina Blanco Vecchi. #ReillyAwards
Kevin J. Fay is one of the William K. Reilly Award winners for 2019. He is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy (@AtmosPolicy). Learn about his work: https://t.co/w4YfPA0FSD #ReillyAwards
“the United States would gain 33,000 additional jobs and $12.5 billion in annual economic output by 2027 solely by ratifying the [Kigali] amendment.”@nytimes
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