Climate Change and Renewable Energy: Low Emissions Development Strategies

• Explore U.S. policies and responses to climate change through advances in renewable energy technologies, economic and regulatory incentives, legislation, public awareness, and changing patterns of energy use
• Examine diverse governmental, industry and consumer perspectives on reducing carbon footprints
• Learn about public awareness and education programs to prepare citizens for climate-related economic and environmental impact
• Look at specifics of the cap and trade approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Visit sites, including wind farms, biomass and solar energy operations, as well as established industries that are adapting new technologies and conducting research, e.g., automobile and fossil fuel.