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Mon Aug 15, 2016, 08:18 PM Aug 2016

Obama to roll out new climate change measures

Obama to roll out new climate change measures

By Mark Hensch at the Hill

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/291296-obama-to-roll-out-new-climate-change-measures

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“In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll release a second round of fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty vehicles. We’ll take steps to meet the goal we set with Canada and Mexico to achieve 50 percent clean power across North America by 2025,” Obama said.

“And we’ll continue to protect our lands and waters so that our kids and grandkids can enjoy our most beautiful spaces for generations.”

Obama added he remains proud of his achievements battling climate change, namely the international Paris agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“We’ve multiplied wind power threefold. We’ve multiplied solar power more than thirtyfold," Obama said.


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