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New York affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation
air & energy
GLOBAL WARMING
New
York’s climate, and that of the planet, has been warming
over the past century, mainly due to increased
concentrations of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.
Scientists believe that the higher levels of carbon
dioxide (CO2) in
our atmosphere are the result of human activities, principally the combustion of fossil fuels for energy.
The Regional Greenhouse Gas
Initiative
The
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
(RGGI) is a 10-state
partnership to stabilize and reduce carbon dioxide
emissions, one of the most abundant heat-trapping gases,
from power plants. This program is an important first
step to reduce the pollution that causes climate change.
Environmental Advocates is a member of the Department of Environmental Conservation's New York State RGGI Stakeholder Group and has followed the development of this program since its inception.
REPORTS & RESOURCES