| Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H. Res. 1117, which declares the support of the House for Earth Day:
"Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1117, as it supports the goals and ideals of Earth Day.
"Greenhouse gas emissions in Texas are the highest in the nation.
"In fact, if Texas were its own separate country, it would rank seventh in the world in carbon dioxide emissions.
"Unless Texas significantly alters its fuel mix towards lower emitting fuels or renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions are expected to continue to rise rapidly.
"I am unhappy that the overall energy use in Texas is projected to increase by 36 percent over the next 20 years.
"We must act now to stop this trend.
"This pattern is bad for our environment. It is bad for the health of our children and grandchildren.
"Madam Speaker, let us not leave a legacy of waste and pollution for tomorrow’s citizens. Let us act now to pass policies to protect our environment and be good stewards of the Earth.
"Thank you; I yield back the balance of my time."
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