(1) greenhouse gases are accumulating in the atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise at a rate that poses a significant threat to the economy and security of the United States, to public health and welfare, and to the global environment;
(2) there is scientific consensus that human activities are the major cause of atmospheric greenhouse gas accumulation;
(3) mandatory steps will be required to slow or stop the accumulation of atmospheric greenhouse gases;
(4) atmospheric greenhouse gases can be significantly reduced through conservation, by shifting to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal, and by increasing the efficiency of buildings, including domiciles, and transportation, and by advances in technology;
(5) providing clear information about global warming, in a variety of forms, can increase understanding and encourage individuals and communities to take action;
(6) implementation of measures that promote energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy will greatly reduce human impact on the environment; and
(7) informing people of new technologies and programs as they become available will ensure maximum understanding and maximum impact of those measures.
U.S. Congress - Text of S.1389 as Introduced in Senate Climate Change Education Act
