While the United States has not joined with much of the rest of the world in agreeing to Greenhouse Gas reductions, states and businesses are leading the way. States are investing in renewable energy, setting goals for greenhouse gas reductions, and developing climate plans.

States are acting to protect their economies from damage caused by warming, to promote economic development, and to provide more stable and less expensive energy. Many US states produce more greenhouse gases than European countries, so state actions can have a real effect. Some states are working regionally to combine efforts.

Resources:

• Canary Initiative Summary  
• Canary Initiative Sample Resolution  
• High Performance Building Policy  

	"A Change of Climate" by Susan Joy Hassol and Randy Udall PDF Document
	State and Local Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Programs Web Site
	Global Warming: Early Warning Signs Web Site
	Learning From State Action On Climate Change PDF Document
	See Carbondale's Mission Statement Web Site
	Fort Collins Web Site
	Boulder Web Site
	Denver Web Site
	Steamboat Springs Web Site
	Ski Areas around the US Web Site
	Switch to Clean Energy Web Site
	U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Web Site
	Go Green Basalt Web Site
	Solar Energy International Web Site