E.P.A. Revamps Climate Change Web Location
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Category: AirType: News
Source: EPA
Date: Thursday, October 19th, 2006
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 19, 2006) To provide the public with the most up-to-date information on climate change, E.P.A. is updating its climate change Web site. The location provides the latest scientific information and highlights a wide range of U.S. government programs that are actively addressing climate change at the local, state, countrywide and international levels. The updated Web location still contains all information that was on EPA's global warming Web location but organizes it for easier access and adds new information.
"The Bush Administration is meeting unparalleled financial, international and domestic commitments to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions," said E.P.A. Deputy Administrator Marcus Peacock. "EPA's updated climate change Web location outlines the agency's important role in implementing President Bush's aggressive yet practical strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while growing the American economy."
The climate change location was developed by E.P.A. in collaboration with other federal agencies. The scientific information it contains reflects consensus findings from U.S. and international organizations. The web location has 5 primary sections: Science, U.S. Climate Policy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Environmental Effects, and What You Can Do.
Visitors to the location will find educational tools and information to help the public understand their personal impact on climate change, including a list of 30 practical steps people can take to reduce their emissions. Visitors will also find a calculator to help them estimate their "carbon footprint" - the greenhouse gas emissions produced in the course of everyday activities.
The U.S. is working aggressively to address climate change through voluntary programs, but there are many cost-effective ways for individuals and organizations to take action. For example, you can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions through simple measures, such as:
Information on EPA's new climate change location:
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange
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