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Sub-National Views from the U.N. Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen

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The Georgetown Climate Center and the Climate Registry hosted this forum of leading sub-national actors at the U.N. Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen.

U.S. Governors Chris Gregoire of Washington and Jim Doyle of Wisconsin joined Canadian Premiers Jean Charest of Quebec, Gordon Campbell of British Columbia and Greg Selinger of Manitoba to discuss sub-national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, progress made in recent years, the need for national and international policy and the key role that states and provinces will play in addressing climate change.

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Seeking to reassure the world community, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire said the U.S. will "find a way" to meet its climate commitment. "The United States can't fail," she reiterated. "The United States will not fail."

While strongly supporting...

(Part 2 of 2.) Seeking to reassure the world community, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire said the U.S. will "find a way" to meet its climate commitment. "The United States can't fail," she reiterated. "The United States will not fail." While strongly...

Connecting the economic future of Wisconsin to smart climate policies, Gov. Doyle said states have a choice -- they can "put their head in the sand" and do nothing or take advantage of the economic opportunities created by the clean energy economy.

Gov. Doyle made his remarks...

(Part 2 of 2.) Connecting the economic future of Wisconsin to smart climate policies, Gov. Doyle said states have a choice -- they can "put their head in the sand" and do nothing or take advantage of the economic opportunities created by the clean energy economy.

Gov. Doyle...

Premier Gordon Campbell of British Columbia speaks about the climate actions that are underway in his province at a UN Side Event co-hosted by the Georgetown Climate Center and the Climate Registry in Copenhagen.

Premier Jean Charest of Quebec speaks about the climate actions that are underway in his province at a UN Side Event co-hosted by the Georgetown Climate Center and the Climate Registry at the climate change conference in Copenhagen.

Premier Greg Selinger of Manitoba speaks about the climate actions that are underway in his province at a UN Side Event co-hosted by the Georgetown Climate Center and the Climate Registry at the climate change conference in Copenhagen.