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Fact Sheet:(2008) text | pdf
Brochure:(2007) text | pdf
President Bush committed the United States to an ambitious climate change strategy that will reduce domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to the size of the American economy. The United States will achieve this goal by cutting its GHG intensity -- how much it emits per unit of economic activity -- by 18% over the next 10 years. This strategy will set America on a path to slow the growth of greenhouse gas emissions, and -- as the science justifies -- to stop, and then reverse that growth. The President's policy also continues the United States' leadership role in supporting vital climate change research, laying the groundwork for future action by investing in science, technology, and institutions. In addition, the United States' strategy emphasizes international cooperation and promotes working with other nations to develop an efficient and coordinated response to global climate change. In taking prudent environmental action at home and abroad, the United States is advancing a pro-growth, pro-development approach to addressing this important global challenge.
"America is on the verge of technological breakthroughs that will enable us to live our lives less dependent on oil. And these technologies will help us be better stewards of the environment, and they will help us to confront the serious challenge of global climate change." -- President Bush, State of the Union Message, 2007
For the complete text of these remarks, please see: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070123-2.html | | | Highlights |  Sign up for Climate, Environment, and Conservation email updates.
Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Dobriansky: "Almost exactly one year ago today, President Bush said at the State Department that energy security and climate change are two of the great challenges of our time. Having participated in the UN climate talks for the past 7 years, I firmly believe that all nations are committed to addressing these challenges. What unites us is a common desire to grow our economies while at the same time protecting our planet for present and future generations." Full Text
Joint Statement by New Zealand and the United States Following the Fifth Meeting Under the U.S.-New Zealand Bilateral Climate Change Partnership (Sept. 18) Statement
United States and Colombia Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Cooperation on Renewable and Clean Energy
Secretary Rice and Colombian Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation on renewable and clean energy. The agreement highlights the fundamental role energy plays in development, and notes the intention of both governments to promote exchanges, research and development, alternative development – including sustainable biofuels production – and stimulate private sector investment and business collaboration. (Sept. 18) Media Note
Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Dobriansky today announced funding for eight newly selected projects as part of the United States Government’s support for the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate at the U.S.-China-Australia Dialogue on Energy Security and Climate Change in Washington, D.C. Worth more than $6.7 million, the projects will implement clean energy work in China under the goals of the initiative. (Sept. 18) Full Text
Memorandum of Understanding Between the APP and NASEO
Ambassador Reno L. Harnish, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and William (Dub) Taylor, Chairman of NASEO's Board of Directors signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the National Association of State Energy Officials for the purpose of collaborating in activities related to clean energy technology development. Full Text | Photos
Thirteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-13)
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Fourth U.S. Climate Action Report (7/27)
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