The President’s Climate Action Plan is a national policy with a sectoral approach. The key pillars of the Action Plan are to cut carbon pollution in America, prepare the United States for the impacts of climate change, and to lead international efforts to combat global climate change and prepare for its impacts. Carbon pollution will be cut from power plants by setting carbon pollution standards for both new and existing power plants. Furthermore greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards will be set for cars and trucks to further reduce fuel consumption through the application of advanced cost-effective technologies. The use of biofuels will be promoted to foster rural economic development, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Electricity generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources will be promoted to ensure America’s continued leadership position in clean energy. To this end, funding for clean energy technology across all agencies will be increased for clean energy research, development, and deployment. Measures will be taken to ensure energy efficiency at household and industrial level. Curbing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons and methane will be reduced to address climate change. Conservation and sustainable management of forests will be ensured to be more resilient in the fact of climate change by removing carbon from the atmosphere. Forests as well as other critical landscapes including grasslands and wetlands will be protected and restored to improve soil and water quality and reduce wildfire risk. Institutional capacity building of federal agencies will be enhanced to manage energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and meet sustainability goals, by using “Green Button” standard which aggregates energy data in a secure, easy to use format. Climate change adaptation and mitigation will be achieved by building stronger and safer communities and infrastructure, protecting the economy and natural resources, and using sound science to manage climate impacts. The availability, accessibility, and utility of relevant scientific tools and information will be increased. The impacts of climate change on other key sectors and strategies will be addressed with priority efforts focusing on health, transportation, food supplies, oceans, and coastal communities. Climate-adaptation strategies will be implemented to promote resilience in fish and wildlife populations, forests and other plant communities, freshwater resources, and the ocean. Awareness-raising of farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners will be enhanced through science-based knowledge to maintain agriculture sustainability. Early warning systems will be established to manage risks of drought, flood, and wildfire. Global greenhouse gas emission reductions and climate preparedness will be achieved through major international initiatives.
Estados Unidos de América · 2013-06-01