Thursday, July 05, 2007
Governor Culver Signs Iowa Onto The Climate Registry
National Registry Will Help Establish Common Greenhouse Gas Reporting System
(Des Moines) – Governor Chet Culver has signed the state of Iowa onto The Climate Registry to work with states around the country to develop a common greenhouse gas reporting system.
The Climate Registry is comprised of air quality program directors and commissioners from more than 30 states and several tribes. They will work together to standardize best practices for Green House Gas (GHG) emissions reporting, verification, and management, and to support a common reporting system.
“Global warming is a real danger that threatens our very way of life, and it is our responsibility to take steps to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and curb global warming,” said Governor Culver. “Signing The Climate Registry will bring Iowa to the table in developing a common greenhouse gas reporting system and begin answering tough questions with regards to global warming.
“I believe sitting on the sidelines during this debate is no longer an option. We must find a way to track greenhouse gas emissions and provide accurate data to scientists and lawmakers working to reduce emissions.”
With Governor Culver’s signature on The Climate Registry (full document below), Iowa is now a member and represented on the Board of Directors of a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) corporation set up to coordinate the Registry, establish data collection procedures and run the computerized database that would contain emissions data from participating corporations.
On April 27, 2007, the Governor signed SF 485, a bill to create the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council. The Council is tasked with considering and determining the best strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The work of The Climate Registry will assist the Climate Change Advisory Council with its mission.