Bill Clinton broadens foundation's climate initiative

[DeepModem Mom]

Source: CNN

As his wife begins her transition to becoming the nation's top diplomat in tumultuous times across the globe, former President Bill Clinton is also doing his part for the planet.

The Clinton Foundation announced Saturday that it is partnering with the State of Arkansas in an extension of the foundation's Clinton Climate Initiative. Through retrofit programs, the partnership will help the state where Clinton served as governor to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Arkansas is one of the first states to participate in the Clinton Climate Initiative. In 2006, the Clinton Foundation developed an exclusive partnership with the 40 largest cities in the world that have all pledged to engage in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

"While urban areas account for more than three-quarters of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions, we need to work with rural states like Arkansas to make a difference in the fight against climate change in practical, measurable, and significant ways," said former President Clinton in the statement released by the foundation Saturday. "I'm confident that Arkansas will set an example for the rest of the country and the world," he added.

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[DeepModem Mom]

1. As the OP, I hope this post is not taken as an opportunity to trash. That...

is not my intention in posting this news item.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. A lot of rural Arkansas use wood heat

I'm just waiting to see if any programs come along to retrofit the houses to solar electricity or solar powered heat pumps or the like. Unless monetary help is given, folks can't afford to change.

[jwirr]

3. They already have many gardening - think local/act global - people

in that state simply because it was one of the destinations of the 60-70s back to the earth people. I think it is a good move. Hopefully he will make this a global effort.

[MannyGoldstein]

4. Fortunately, We've Outsourced Millions Of Jobs To Countries With No Pollution Controls

Well done.

[quidam56]

5. Appalachia is turning into a toxic waste dump third world America

Come see http://www.wisecountyissues.com the prosperity in Appalachia thanks to Presidebt Bush and THE COAL INDUSTRY !