ASLA Supports Climate Action Now Act
ASLA Climate Action Now Act, Sustainable Architecture 2019, Green Building, Eco Design
ASLA Supports Climate Action Now Act
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American Society of Landscape Architects Supports H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act
ASLA Is Still In
Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2019) ? This week, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. This bill effectively blocks the president from withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement and requires the president to put forth a plan to achieve 26-to-28% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2005 levels by 2025, as proposed by the U.S. under the agreement.
The House will also vote on an amendment to H.R. 9 that highlights the Paris Agreement’s commitment to environmental justice for vulnerable communities and for gender equity. “In the Paris Agreement, the U.S. made a commitment to reduce our carbon emissions and start combating this growing threat to our communities. While some may want out, ASLA is still in,” said Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA, Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Society of Landscape Architects. “We applaud the House of Representatives for taking bold steps in H.R. 9 to uphold U.S. commitments in the Paris Climate Agreement ? and for including an amendment addressing the need for environmental and climate justice in this process.”
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