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Final Vermont Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections, 1990-2030 (open access)

Final Vermont Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections, 1990-2030

This report estimates the anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sinks for Vermont from 1990-2030.
Date: October 2007
Creator: Center for Climate Strategies
System: The UNT Digital Library
Governor Palin signs Administrative Order creating the Climate Change Sub-Cabinet (open access)

Governor Palin signs Administrative Order creating the Climate Change Sub-Cabinet

This report discusses building the state's knowledge of the actual and foreseeable effects of climate warming in Alaska. Developing appropriate measures and policies to prepare communities in Alaska for the anticipated impacts from climate change. Providing guidance regarding Alaska's participation in regional and national efforts addressing causes and effects of climate change
Date: July 2008
Creator: Sarah Palin
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Bill : House Bill 2460 (open access)

A Bill : House Bill 2460

On April 3, 2007, Governor Mike Beebe of Arkansas established a Governor's Commission on Global Warming with the signing of HB2460. The commission will study the potential impacts of climate change on the state’s environment and economy, and then recommend a global warming pollutant reduction goal and strategies for achieving it. Commission members will include representatives from the state government as well as many groups including scientific, energy, forestry, agricultural, and environmental organizations, among others. The Commission must report its findings by November 1, 2008.
Date: March 2007
Creator: Governor Mike Beebe
System: The UNT Digital Library
Blue Ribbon Advisory Council on Climate Change, Report to Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. (open access)

Blue Ribbon Advisory Council on Climate Change, Report to Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

The final report from an advisory panel of 15 scientists and industry experts finding that humans are responsible for climate warming and that Utah is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions per capita than the rest of the nation. It makes about 70 recommendations for fighting global warming including: developing significant amounts of renewable energy with incentives and tax credits, encouraging the capture and disposal of carbon dioxide, improving efficiency at power plants, implementing an aggressive mass-transit strategy, and preserving open space and agricultural land and protecting forests. The report, however, does not include specific policy recommendations or rules to implement action.
Date: October 2007
Creator: Utah. Governor's Blue Ribbon Advisory Council on Climate Change
System: The UNT Digital Library
California Assembly Bill No. 1493 (open access)

California Assembly Bill No. 1493

The "Pavley" bill requires the registry, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, to adopt procedures and protocols for the reporting and certification of reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from mobile sources for use by the state board in granting the emission reduction credits. This bill requires the state board to develop and adopt, by January 1, 2005, regulations that achieve the maximum feasible reduction of greenhouse gases emitted by passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks.
Date: July 2002
Creator: Governor Gray Davis & Governor Gray Davis
System: The UNT Digital Library
Substitute Bill No. 595 (open access)

Substitute Bill No. 595

An act concerning climate change.
Date: February 2004
Creator: House of Representatives
System: The UNT Digital Library
Montana Climate Change Action Plan: Final Report of the Governor’s Climate Change Advisory Committee (open access)

Montana Climate Change Action Plan: Final Report of the Governor’s Climate Change Advisory Committee

Report of the Governor’s Climate Change Advisory Committee, managed by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and facilitated by the Center for Climate Strategies. It provides 54 policy recommendations help reduce the state’s emissions of green house gases to 1990 levels by the year 2020. Most will have additional benefits, including reduced reliance on imported fossil fuels, reduction in air pollution, increased opportunity for Montana agriculture to provide renewable fuels, healthier forests, and the opportunity for the state to be a leader in developing new technologies.
Date: November 2007
Creator: Montana.Governor's Climate Change Advisory Committee
System: The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Quality; Greenhouse Gas Emissions (open access)

Environmental Quality; Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Establishes as state policy statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits at or below the statewide greenhouse gas emissions levels in 1990 to be achieved by January 1, 2020. Establishes greenhouse gas emissions reduction task force to prepare a work plan and regulatory scheme to achieve the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits.
Date: 2007
Creator: House of Representatives
System: The UNT Digital Library
Public Law of Maine: First Regular Session of the 121st (open access)

Public Law of Maine: First Regular Session of the 121st

An Act To Provide Leadership in Addressing the Threat of Climate Change.
Date: September 2003
Creator: State of Maine
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Bill : House Bill 2460 (open access)

A Bill : House Bill 2460

On April 3, 2007, Governor Mike Beebe of Arkansas established a Governor's Commission on Global Warming with the signing of HB2460. The commission will study the potential impacts of climate change on the state’s environment and economy, and then recommend a global warming pollutant reduction goal and strategies for achieving it. Commission members will include representatives from the state government as well as many groups including scientific, energy, forestry, agricultural, and environmental organizations, among others. The Commission must report its findings by November 1, 2008.
Date: March 2007
Creator: Governor Mike Beebe
System: The UNT Digital Library
Senate Bill No. 337 (open access)

Senate Bill No. 337

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §22-5-19, relating to the establishment of a program to inventory emissions, reductions and carbon sequestrations of greenhouse gases; creating a voluntary registry for the reporting of voluntary reductions of greenhouse gas emissions if the reductions are made before they are required by law; clarifying that certain industries are exempt from reporting; providing public recognition of voluntary reduction or avoidance of greenhouse gases; providing definitions; and providing consideration of the reductions under future federal greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.
Date: March 2007
Creator: Senators McCabe; Senators Hunter; Senators Unger; Senators Foster & Senators Kessler
System: The UNT Digital Library
Go Green Ontario’s Action Plan On Climate Change (open access)

Go Green Ontario’s Action Plan On Climate Change

This report outlines Ontario's Go Green Action Plan for Climate Change and its five-point action plan.
Date: August 2007
Creator: Ontario Ministry of the Environment
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vermont 25x'25 Initiative: Preliminary Findings and Goals (open access)

Vermont 25x'25 Initiative: Preliminary Findings and Goals

This first biennial report of the Climate Neutral Working Group (CNWG) is being issued as required by Executive Order #14-03, signed by Governor James Douglas in September 2003. It is intended to give a brief introduction to the environmental, economic, and social risks that climate change poses to Vermont. It aims to provide a clear summary of the ongoing energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory of Vermont State Government operations. In addition, the report includes potential emission reduction strategies, energy consumption case studies, and other relevant work conducted by the CNWG since the signing of the Executive Order regarding Climate Change.
Date: January 2008
Creator: Vermont Department of Agriculture
System: The UNT Digital Library
H.F. No. 3852,  as Introduced - 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006) (open access)

H.F. No. 3852, as Introduced - 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

A bill for an act relating to energy; prohibiting recovery of certain costs of electric service.
Date: March 2006
Creator: State of Minnesota
System: The UNT Digital Library
AB 32 Fact Sheet - California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (open access)

AB 32 Fact Sheet - California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006

Establishes first-in-the-world comprehensive program of regulatory and market mechanisms to achieve real, quantifiable, cost-effective reductions of greenhouse gases (GHG).
Date: October 2006
Creator: California Air Resources Board
System: The UNT Digital Library
Report of the Governor’s Commission on Climate Change (open access)

Report of the Governor’s Commission on Climate Change

The Vermont Governor's Commission on Climate Change was established by Vermont Governor Jim Douglas via Executive Order 07-05 and was directed to develop recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont, consistent with Vermont's need for continued economic growth and energy security.
Date: October 2007
Creator: Governor's Commission on Climate Change
System: The UNT Digital Library
Montana Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2020 (open access)

Montana Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2020

The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) prepared this report under contract to the Montana Department of Environment Quality (MDEQ). The report contains an inventory and forecast of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 1990 to 2020.
Date: September 2007
Creator: Bailie, Alison
System: The UNT Digital Library
Senate Bill No. 1368 (open access)

Senate Bill No. 1368

An act to add Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 8340) to Division 4.1 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to electricity.
Date: October 2006
Creator: Secretary of State
System: The UNT Digital Library
S.F. No. 145, 2nd Engrossment 85th Legislative Session (20072008) (open access)

S.F. No. 145, 2nd Engrossment 85th Legislative Session (20072008)

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Date: May 2007
Creator: State of Minnesota
System: The UNT Digital Library
Florida’s Energy and Climate Change Action Plan: 2007 (open access)

Florida’s Energy and Climate Change Action Plan: 2007

This report provides findings and recommendations addressing 11 charges, framed by three principal energy challenges facing Florida: stimulate economic development, achieve energy security and address the effects of global climate change.
Date: November 2007
Creator: Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change
System: The UNT Digital Library
Quebec and Climate Change: A Chllenge for the Future (open access)

Quebec and Climate Change: A Chllenge for the Future

In June 2006, Québec established its first climate change action plan that set ambitious goals and established the means to achieve them. Entitled QUÉBEC AND CLIMATE CHANGE: A Challenge for the Future, the 2006–2012 Climate Change Action Plan was a major step on the road to a society where sustainable development is at the core of priorities and collective choices. The government is now moving forward by improving the action plan with new measures and additional funding. The revised action plan allows Québec to maintain its position as a North American leader in the fight against climate change.
Date: January 2008
Creator: Government of Quebec
System: The UNT Digital Library
Green and Growing: Building A Green And Prosperous Future For Manitoba Families (open access)

Green and Growing: Building A Green And Prosperous Future For Manitoba Families

Green and Growing is a strategic framework that will continue to be developed and expanded as we go forward. Through this strategic framework, we hope to provide Manitobans, and the world, with a better understanding of the Manitoba government’s overall approach to the environment as well as the health and well-being of our province and its families. Our goal is to build a future that promises to be both green and growing for the benefit of all Manitobans.
Date: December 2005
Creator: Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy and Mines
System: The UNT Digital Library
Immediate Action Workgroup: Recommendations to the Governor's Subcabinet on Climate Change (open access)

Immediate Action Workgroup: Recommendations to the Governor's Subcabinet on Climate Change

This report identifies immediate priorities for addressing climate change in Alaska. The report profiles plans for infrastructure in several towns in Alaska which already have losses and significant risks to infrastructure as a result of climate change.
Date: March 2009
Creator: Opheen, Patricia
System: The UNT Digital Library
Excutive Order 07-02: Washington Climate Change Challenge (open access)

Excutive Order 07-02: Washington Climate Change Challenge

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Date: July 2002
Creator: Washington (State). Office of the Governor.
System: The UNT Digital Library