Pew Environment Group
Global Warming

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. The Basics
  3. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  4. Policies and Proposals
  5. Legislation
  6. International Action
  7. Public Opinion
  8. Global Warming 101: Glossary of Terms

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Global Warming: What You Need to Know

Legislation

A summary of the Boxer substitute amendment to the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act

Title 1: Early Action

Subtitle A: Tracking Greenhouse-gas Emissions

Subtitle A creates a greenhouse gas registry establishing a robust tracking system to inventory greenhouse gas emissions from significant sources across the country.

Subtitle B: Early Clean Technology Deployment

Subtitle B authorizes a number of programs that will have an immediate impact on cutting greenhouse gas emissions even before the caps in this bill take effect. Early action includes funding for energy-efficient commercial buildings, incentives to retailers for sales on highly efficient equipment and appliances...

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