Commitments and Executive Actions Illustrate Federal, State, and Local Leadership to Create Jobs and Cut Carbon Pollution
“The Obama Administration is committed to taking action to combat climate change. As part of that effort, today, the White House is announcing a series of public and private sector commitments and executive actions to advance solar deployment and promote energy efficiency.”
HOORAY!
Last night, I attended a presentation and panel on Climate Change and why our brains tend to ignore it. It was fascinating. I’m looking forward to reading this book by George Marshall, who was leading last night’s conversation: Don’t Even Think About It: How our brains ignore climate change
The presentation was a really terrific conversation, but definitely still left me feeling a bit nervous and like I need way more tools to help others understand the importance of discussing topics of climate change!
My nerves were quieted and my hope, for a near future in which we call stop ignoring this
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has been reinforced by today’s news from the White House. Here’s more:
“The executive announcements today altogether will cut carbon pollution by nearly 300 million metric tons through 2030 – equivalent to taking more than 60 million cars off the road for one year – and will save homes and businesses more than $10 billion on their energy bills. Those executive actions are:
- Partnering with up to three military bases to create a veterans solar job training pilot;
- Investing $68 million in 540 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in rural areas across the country, including 240 solar projects;
- Proposing an energy conservation standard for commercial unit air conditioners that has the potential to save more energy than any previously issued standard;
- Supporting funding for clean energy and energy efficiency for affordable housing;
- Strengthening commercial and residential buildings codes; and
- Harmonizing the power of national service and volunteerism to tackle climate change and its effects.”
Last night, George Marshall who goes by the twitter handle @climategeorge, said something to the affect:
Climate change is like the big elephant in the room… and right now, we’re INSIDE the elephant. It’s time to get out of the elephant and start talking about it!
So, are you ready to climb out of the elephant, the “let’s all ignore climate change elephant”, and look it square in the eye? YES! Begin to talk about climate change and help lead the discussion for solutions!
Read more about these new climate change addressing actions from the Obama Administration here.