#EarthDay2020 is not a liberal holiday. Conservatives have a strong environmental record too.

As a result, I’m going to highlight a few of the incredible conservative environmental leaders and one of their environmental achievements (THREAD):
Conservative environmental leader: @DanCrenshawTX

Congressman Crenshaw is an environmental advocate who crafted the New Energy Frontier Act, legislation focused on fighting climate change through carbon capture and turning carbon into a commodity as a result. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @lisamurkowski

Senator Murkowski has been an environmental advocate for decades. From public lands to clean energy, she's been at the forefront. Her most recent bipartisan energy package (the American Energy Innovation Act) is proof of it.
Conservative environmental leader: @SenAlexander:

Senator Alexander is leading the effort to fund our National Parks in the Senate. The National Parks funding backlog has been an issue ignored for too long and he's pioneered that important effort. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @GOPLeader

Leader McCarthy has been at the forefront of the movement for conservative climate solutions. He's proposed multiple bills that would lower American emissions, innovate the energy industry, and ignite our economy. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @EliseStefanik

Congresswoman Stefanik was one of the first conservative voices in Congress to speak out on climate change and has cosponsored countless pro-conservation and pro-climate reform policies. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @SenatorBraun

Senator Braun has helped reignite the Senate's bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and has been an outspoken advocate for conservative climate reform and clean energy. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader(s): @RepBrianMast/ @marcorubio

Rep. Mast and Sen. Rubio have been the two main leaders protecting our nation's waterways. From Lake Okeechobee to the Atlantic Ocean, these two leaders have restored important ecosystems and limited algal blooms.
Conservative environmental leader: @mattgaetz

Congressman Gaetz introduced the Green Real Deal with @Citiz4Solutions and has been an outspoken advocate for conservative climate change reform. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @SenCoryGardner

Senator Gardner worked with Senators and @realDonaldTrump on moving the Great American Outdoors Act forward, a policy that would fund our National Parks and the Land & Water Conservation Fund. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @SenatorCollins

Senator Collins has been a steady environmental force for numerous decades, most recently seen through the BEST Act, a bill that would help with energy storage technology for clean energy sources. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @SenThomTillis

Senator Tillis has co-sponsored countless pro-conservation and pro-clean energy bills. He's been one of the biggest advocates in Congress for National Parks and the solar energy industry. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @SteveDaines

Senator Daines has been a longtime conservationist leader in the U.S. Senate. From protecting the rights of sportsmen to funding our public lands, he's one of the best leaders in the Senate on these issues. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @cathymcmorris

Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers has been one of the biggest advocates for hydropower as a means to reduce emissions. She's also led on technologies within the timber industry and responsible forest management. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @RepWesterman

Congressman Westerman is the voice behind the "Trillion Trees Act," a policy that would plant a trillion trees worldwide to fight carbon emissions increases. He's been a longtime supporter of the trees! #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @GovRonDeSantis

Governor DeSantis has been one of the most pro-environmental governors in recent history. He's fought to protect the Everglades and the ocean surrounding Florida. Additionally, he's an advocate for common-sense climate reform.
Conservative environmental leader: @GovLarryHogan

Governor Hogan is the nation's leader in conservative clean energy solutions. He's worked with both sides in Maryland to reduce emissions, grow the economy, and protect the coast. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @MassGovernor

Governor Baker has been the nation's premier governor in fighting climate change. He's worked with both sides in Massachusetts to implement clean energy technologies and climate mitigation techniques. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @RepJohnCurtis

Congressman Curtis is helping lead the GOP's work on climate change in the U.S. House. He's been active on numerous clean energy policies, carbon capture technology bills, and public land protections. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @carloslcurbelo

Carlos was one of the first conservative leaders to stick his neck out on climate. We're still seeing the benefits of his leadership today. From clean energy to ocean protection, his legacy will live on forever. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: @TommyForHealth

Tommy set aside public land more than almost any other governor in Wisconsin state history. He's active today in the Wisconsin Clean Energy Forum, an organization focused on conservatives embracing clean energy in WI. #EarthDay
Conservative environmental leader: Richard Nixon ( @nixonfoundation)

President Nixon created the EPA and signed the Clean Air/Clean Water Acts. He also signed the Endangered Species Act.
Conservative environmental leader(s): George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush ( @TheBushCenter)

President George W. Bush set aside the largest marine sanctuary in U.S. history. George H.W. Bush set aside more public lands than nearly any president in recent history. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader: Ronald Reagan ( @Reagan_Library)

President Reagan is well-known for his pro-conservation protections, including funding our National Parks and protecting wildlife. #EarthDay2020
Conservative environmental leader(s): leaders at @yrnf, @CRNC, @TrumpStudents

Leaders at each of these conservative organizations have signed the American Climate Contract and are pushing their elected officials to do more on environmental issues. #EarthDay2020
President @realDonaldTrump has signed the largest public lands bill in United States history and the Save Our Seas Act. He also supports the Trillion Trees Act and funding our National Parks/Land & Water Conservation Fund! #EarthDay2020
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