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We must work with business and industry to find the right ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We must promote technologies that make energy production and consumption more efficient. (White House Conference on Climate Change -- October 6, 1997)


President Bill Clinton

FOCUS

The Kyoto Protocol: A Framework for Action
The Kyoto Protocol -- an historic first step to control greenhouse gases believed to cause global warming. Excerpts of remarks by Under Secretary of State Stuart Eizenstat.

The Role of Energy Efficiency in the United States
An overview of how the United States is advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to meet the challenge of climate change.
By Dan Reicher, Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

An Optimistic Outlook for Curbing Emissions
The developed countries must forge a lasting partnership with the developing world to achieve a better future. Excerpts of remarks by Vice President Al Gore.

COMMENTARY

Changes Needed in U.S. Energy Policy
An interagency task force established by the president is needed to help the nation cope with its pending environmental and energy security problems. Excerpts of remarks by Senator Richard Lugar.

The Next Steps
The protocol lays the foundation for future negotiations. Excerpts of remarks by Kathleen McGinty, chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Climate Change Policy after Kyoto
Many important issues remain to be resolved before ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
By Raymond J. Kopp, Richard D. Morgenstern, and Michael A. Toman

The Economic Impact of Kyoto
The Cost of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States. Excerpts of remarks by Janet Yellen, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

Two Companies on Leading Edge in Emissions Trading
Two major corporations seize an opportunity to reduce emissions and protect the planet.
By Martin Smith and Gord Lambert.

Industry Shifting Gears -- Seeking Solutions
A growing number of companies shift their position on global warming and begin to focus on the next generation of energy-efficient technologies.
By Jim Fuller

Environmental Groups Back Renewable Energy
NGOs support accelerated renewable energy production to turn back the threat of global warming.
By Jennifer Coffey

Developing Countries Get Help from Scientists
Developing countries are finding ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions -- with help from national labs, universities, and private companies.
By Jim Fuller

REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

Analysis of Kyoto Protocol
A Congressional Research Service report says inclusion of such things as "sinks" and emissions trading may mean a substantially lower emissions reduction target for the United States.
By Susan R. Fletcher.

Fact Sheet:
The Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change
This fact sheet outlines the proposals of the historic protocol -- many of them advanced by the United States.

DEPARTMENTS

Bibliography
Books, documents, and articles on climate change.

Article Alert
Abstracts of recent articles on climate change.

Internet Sites
A list of Internet sites on climate change issues

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