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Taking the Lead on Climate Change
Robert W. Fri |
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Mr. President, I urge you to propose and, after wide-ranging debate, to implement a beginning framework for control of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. |
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This framework, which would include a modest but firm cap on major emissions sources, would help American businesses and consumers by creating a more predictable domestic investment environment. |
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As important, it would provide U.S. leadership in the evolution of international controls on these emissions.
Taking this first step need not commit the United States to a longer-range program and could leave time as necessary for further study of the extent and impact of climate change. |
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Robert W. Fri has served as director of the National Museum of Natural History, president of Resources for the Future, and deputy administrator of both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Research and Development Administration.
Chapter 1. Taking the Lead on Climate Change |
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