United States Senate Heats Up on Climate Change

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The U.S. Senate on Thursday completed its most momentous week on climate change in years, loudly swatting down an ambitious proposal to overhaul America's economy to halt carbon emissions, while at the same time taking baby steps toward bipartisan agreement on the threats posed by a warming planet.

The Republican-led chamber on Tuesday rejected the Green New Deal, a resolution to stop greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and rewrite America's social contract through a vast expansion of federal mandates.

The measure received zero votes in favor, as four Democrats joined a unified Republican caucus in opposing floor debate, while all other Democrats, including the resolution's sponsors, voted "present."

Despite the defeat, environmental activists found reasons to cheer.

"We're delighted to see momentum in the U.S. Senate — this debate on climate change has been largely stalled for some while," Elizabeth Gore, Environmental Defense Fund senior vice president for political affairs says.