Vilsack Says USDA Should Move ‘Quickly’ on Climate Agenda

摘要

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, sworn in on Wednesday, plans to meet with his climate team Friday about measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, possibly including a carbon bank.1. No specific timeline, but "it is important for us at USDA to do what we can with the resources we have as quickly as we can," Vilsack says2. On carbon banks: "I think we should absolutely explore it".