US adopts {open_quote}Wise{close_quote} program to combat global warming

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy

OSTI ID:457140

Herman, P; Kenchington, H

Relying on their Yankee ingenuity, some 60 American companies have pledged to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by more than 5 million metric tons by 2000. Inspired by the Clinton administration`s Climate Change Action Plan, companies such as Dupont and General Motors have joined with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to implement voluntary reductions in pollution, say Pamela Herman and Hank Kenchington, co-directors of the Climate Wise Program. {open_quotes}Climate Wise provides a flexible program that encourages industries to put forth their best ideas. The government, in turn, offers companies access to technical information and help in learning from the experience of others,{close_quotes} the authors say. Conservation of resources translates into financial savings as well. In curbing its emissions of greenhouse gases, Dupont {open_quotes}anticipates savings $30 million this year,{close_quotes} say Herman and Kechington. As a result, such cooperative initiatives as Climate Wise boost both the nation`s productivity and competitiveness.

• OSTI ID: 457140
• Journal Information: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy, Journal Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 11; ISSN FARPEL; ISSN 0887-8218
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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