Climate change has found the unlikeliest of friends in Republican senator from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, who has called for more federal control over greenhouse gas pollution, CleanTechnica reports.
In a speech on Tuesday, Graham expressed support for legislation to crack down on carbon dioxide pollution, which he believes will bolster the U.S. economy and simultaneously reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Graham has come under fire from his more conservative collegaues for his surprising position on the matter, but apparently is not backing down.
Talk about a switch hitter for the green team!
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