Emanuel Cleaver tweeted the following:
"I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of the #TREESAct which would combat the heat island effect in urban areas by increasing tree canopy coverage. The TREES Act also:-Lowers energy costs-Decreases energy consumption-Improves air quality"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Emanuel Cleaver:
"KC remains under a heat advisory today! Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities I possible, and know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Stay safe out there! twitter.com/NWSKansasCity/"Read on Twitter
"Neighborhoods with more tree coverage and green spaces can be up to 20 degrees cooler in urban areas in the summer months! The impact of this leaves low-income and minority neighborhoods bearing the brunt of extreme heat."Read on Twitter
"The #CharlestonShooting took place 7 yrs ago today. 7 yrs & yet we still face an alarming rise of mass shootings. We hold the names of the #Emanuel9 in our hearts & today, I pray for those still healing from this tragedy & remain steadfast in my commitment to #EndGunViolence. twitter.com/splcenter/stat"Read on Twitter