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Will VOLUNTARY PROGRAMS Be Sufficient to REDUCE U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

Authors :
Gardiner, David
Johnson, Lisa
Source :
Environment. Oct2002, Vol. 44 Issue 8, p24. 10p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Presents an analysis of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush's Global Climate Change Initiative, a proposal which addresses U.S. climate change policy. Question of whether voluntary program swill be sufficient to combat climate changes; Discussion of the greenhouse intensity target and what it means for future emission levels in the U.S.; Voluntary efforts, including the creation of the Energy Star label by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to assist in identifying energy-efficient products.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00139157
Volume :
44
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7421429
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00139157.2002.10544686