July 27, 2006

Fresno Chamber Joins Coalition to Promote a Sustainable Environment and Economy

 

The Fresno Chamber SUPPORTS and becomes a member of Sustainable Environment and Economy for California (SEECalifornia) because the Chamber supports measures that promote a voluntary market-based air quality programs and support giving businesses reasonable choices that are fuel neutral.
 

Background

From 1990 to 2001 California's economy experienced the largest gross state product growth of any state in the country. During the same period, the state successfully slowed the rate of growth in greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating that California can have both a strong economy and high environmental standards.

In 2001, California ranked fourth lowest in carbon emissions per capita and fifth lowest among the states in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel consumption per unit of GSP.
Compared to other states, California has relatively low carbon use intensity due to the success of state energy efficiency programs.
 

Summary
 

SEE California is a broad coalition working to ensure that any greenhouse gas policies provide tangible, long-term solutions that will significantly mitigate the impacts of climate change on the state, while taking into account direct impacts on California jobs, economy and the environment.

In January 2006, the California Businesses launched an effort to ensure California’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions reduction plans balance the environment and the economy. The purpose of the coalition is to ensure that efforts to reduce California greenhouse gas emissions take into account direct impacts on California jobs, economy, and environment.

 

Log on to www.seeca.org for more.

 

Contact Kerri Ginis, the Chamber's Government Affairs Manager for more information at (559) 495-4818 or kginis@fresnochamber.com