2.1: U.S. Climate Policy
To pass strong U.S. climate legislation, with recognition of our country’s contribution to global warming and acceptance of
its key role in catalyzing commitments by other nations to reduce emissions.
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Focuses on shaping and gaining support for new federal climate policy by providing policymakers with timely research and analysis
on key policy questions, as well as by conducting legislative briefings and testifying before Congressional committees. Instrumental
in developing state and regional initiatives to control GHG emissions, including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in
the Northeast and, most recently, the Midwest Greenhouse Gas Accord between nine Midwestern states. Works to leverage successes
in this area to build support for passing strong federal climate legislation. Collaborates with policymakers, leading businesses
and NGOs to strengthen U.S. climate policy — such as through the U.S. Climate Action Partnership which has been established
to advocate for a national cap-and-trade policy. Target outcomes likely before 2012 include: - The United States enacts mandatory
federal climate policy that will significantly reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions and includes: incentives for and investment
in renewable energy and energy efficiency; effective cost containment mechanisms that do not jeopardize the environmental
integrity of the program; a constructive partnership between federal, state, local and regional governments; a design that
promotes reengagement in the international climate negotiations; and funding for adaptation to the effects of climate change.
- The United States ratifies an international climate agreement, agreeing to mandatory domestic curbs on GHG emissions.
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