President Barack Obama will sign an executive order Thursday requiring the federal government to slash its greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate its use of renewable energy sources, the White House told reporters. The mandate marks Obama’s latest effort to confront the challenge of climate change during his final two years in office.
Obama’s order will direct the government to curb its emissions by 40 percent over the next decade, compared with 2008 levels, the Associated Press reported. The White House said the move could save U.S. taxpayers up to $18 billion in avoided electricity costs. About 30 percent of the government’s energy consumption must come from renewable supplies such as solar and wind power. Continue reading “Obama Climate Change Order Will Require Federal Government To Slash Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions”