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At the closing press conference of the Serve to Preserve
Summit (pictured left to right) Secretary Michael W. Sole, Lt. Governor Jeff
Kottkamp, Florida Governor Charlie Crist and California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger.
DEP is working to provide sound science-based information to r aise awareness among citizens and stakeholders and inform state level policy making as well as provide staff support
to the Governor's Action Team on Energy and Climate Change.
Over the past three decades, leading experts have developed a strong body of scientific evidence documenting changes in global climate patterns as well as changes observed on the ground. The science is increasingly clear about the role of carbon emissions in changing our global climate. With 1,350 miles of coastline and most of our residents living in coastal communities, Florida is more vulnerable to the worst effects of climate change than any other state.
On July 13, 2007, Governor Charlie Crist signed a groundbreaking
set of Executive Orders during the recent
Serve to Preserve Florida
Summit on Global Climate Change
that put into place a new direction for Florida’s energy future.
The three Executive Orders represent the Governor’s commitment to
addressing global climate change, a promise to reduce Florida’s
greenhouse gases, increase our energy efficiency and pursue more
renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind technologies,
as well as
alternative energy, such as ethanol and hydrogen. In addition, Governor Crist committed to partnering with Germany and the United Kingdom
to discuss and promote initiatives that broaden the Kyoto Protocol
and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases beyond 2012.
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“Florida’s economy, the health of our people, and
the quality of our environment will be shaped by the bold action
steps taken by Governor Crist. The Serve to Preserve summit
marked a new day and a new chapter in Florida’s history.”
- Michael W. Sole
Secretary
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