Global Warming: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, Second Session, on the Role of the U.S. Government in the United Nations Negotiations on Global Warming Climate Change, March 3, 1992, Volume 4United States, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy and Power U.S. Government Printing Office, 1992 - 192 pages |
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This is clearly a long - term problem that we are struggling with , but it requires near - term action because of the long lead times ... it is important to note that there are many actions that we have been taking here in Congress .
This is clearly a long - term problem that we are struggling with , but it requires near - term action because of the long lead times ... it is important to note that there are many actions that we have been taking here in Congress .
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... putting on the table specific proposals of actions that our Government either is taking or is prepared to take at various levels in order to control CO2 emissions as well as other greenhouse gases , and I think this is a very ...
... putting on the table specific proposals of actions that our Government either is taking or is prepared to take at various levels in order to control CO2 emissions as well as other greenhouse gases , and I think this is a very ...
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We want to examine just how significant this change is today and whether further action really is warranted at this time . With that , let me recognize my colleague from Oklahoma , Mr. Synar . Mr. SYNAR . No statement , Mr. Chairman .
We want to examine just how significant this change is today and whether further action really is warranted at this time . With that , let me recognize my colleague from Oklahoma , Mr. Synar . Mr. SYNAR . No statement , Mr. Chairman .
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First , we committed to extend the list of actions which we were prepared to take in this country in addition to those that were listed a year ago in a publication we made available at the first negotiating session .
First , we committed to extend the list of actions which we were prepared to take in this country in addition to those that were listed a year ago in a publication we made available at the first negotiating session .
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These studies could be used as a basis for national action plans . ... It is unlikely we will get broad consensus on specific actions to be taken across the board among all countries , so we need to begin from where we are today ...
These studies could be used as a basis for national action plans . ... It is unlikely we will get broad consensus on specific actions to be taken across the board among all countries , so we need to begin from where we are today ...
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