New US State Department Envoy Takes Lead Against GHG Emissions

摘要

Todd Stern,a climate change expert and veteran of former President Bill Clinton's administration,has been appointed Special Envoy for Climate Change.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton created the new position within her department to lead US participation in global efforts to tackle greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions.Clinton said creation of the"unprecedented"post should send an"unequivocal message"that the Obama administration is serious about pursuing binding emissions targets,and added"there is no shortage of evidence"on the potential dangers of global warming,with grave implications for America's and the world's future.