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Article: FACT SHEET: UNITED STATES CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- January 20, 2009
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The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs issued the following fact sheet:
The international community recognizes the importance of moving forward collaboratively in addressing climate change. The Bali Action Plan represents an important step in this global effort by recognizing that all countries that contribute to atmospheric emissions must undertake measurable, reportable, and verifiable mitigation actions in order to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The world community must work collaboratively to slow, stop, and reverse greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a way that promotes sustainable economic growth, increases energy security, ...