(MADISON, WI) – Today, the Climate Action Campaign announced that Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) is a recipient of the second annual “Climate Change-Maker” award, granted to Members of Congress for their leadership on climate and clean energy over the past year, including championing efforts to advance federal action to cut climate pollution and defending climate progress in the face of persistent opposition in Congress.
Senator Baldwin is recognized for her leadership in securing key federal investments through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in clean energy jobs, energy efficiency, electric buses, green spaces, and coastal resilience. She is a staunch defender of the hard-fought climate wins secured through the IRA and a champion for Wisconsinites, including in delivering investments in climate-smart agriculture through the IRA to support Wisconsin farmers impacted by the climate crisis. She also played a critical role in securing funding for Wisconsin communities on the Great Lakes to help them prepare for the impacts of climate change including more extreme storms and flooding.
Senator Tammy Baldwin receives the Climate Change-Maker award.
“Climate change is an immediate and growing threat to our way of life, economy, and well-being,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin. “Wisconsinites are feeling the impacts of climate change from rising temperatures causing droughts and damaging crops to extreme weather events disrupting our Great Lakes ecosystem and economy. I am proud to deliver results for Wisconsin and want to thank the Climate Action Campaign for this recognition. I look forward to building a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.”
“Wisconsin has been dealing with countless impacts from climate change, across the spectrum, including drought as well as heavy rains and unusual flooding in recent years. This has significantly complicated the economics of farming in the Dairy State, but thankfully we have a Climate Change-maker in Senator Baldwin,” said Darin von Ruden, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. She understands the challenges we face and has supported investments in climate solutions and billions in assistance for federal climate-smart ag programs.”
“From protecting the Great Lakes, to supporting farmers through climate-smart and conservation programs, and building the clean energy economy that is bringing lower costs and family-sustaining manufacturing jobs to Wisconsin, Senator Tammy Baldwin is so deserving of this recognition of her leadership,” said Gene Karpinski, President of the League of Conservation Voters.
“We’re thrilled to recognize Senator Baldwin and all of the second annual Climate Change-Maker Award winners for their impressive leadership and effective work in Congress to cut pollution fueling the climate crisis and expand clean energy investments,” said Margie Alt, Campaign Director of Climate Action Campaign. “We look forward to continuing to work with them to defend and build on the climate progress we’ve made.”
The prestigious Climate Change-Maker awards program was established by the Climate Action Campaign (CAC), a coalition of major national environment, environmental justice, and public health groups with state and local chapters across the country and over 20 organizations in Wisconsin.
Senator Baldwin is one of five recipients of the 2023 Climate Change-Maker Award. Other winners are Senator Jacky Rosen (NV), Representative Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), Representative Summer Lee (PA-12), and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL).
