Print This Page 
Adjust Text Size
Media Center

Media Center
Rep. Edward J. Markey, Chairman - Stay Connected with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and RSS Feeds
The Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming addressed our nation's energy, economic and national security challenges during the 110th and 111th Congresses.

This is an archived version of the committee's website, where the public, students and the media can continue to access and learn from our work.
subscribe

Select Committee Hearing: Preparing the United States for Global Warming's Impacts

WASHINGTON, DC – The consequences of global warming in the United States will be significant even in the case of deep reductions in future heat-trapping emissions. The current and anticipated impacts -- including sea level rise, more frequent heat waves, regional drought and flooding, and more intense tropical storms -- pose a serious threat to our health, environment, economic well-being, and national security.

While Congress works to curb carbon pollution to avoid the worst effects of global warming, America must look at adaptation measures that will protect communities from harm caused by global warming that is already set to occur.

On Thursday October 22, 2009 at 9:30 a.m., the Select Committee on Energy Independence & Global Warming will hold a hearing on adaptation entitled, "Building U.S. Resilience to Global Warming Impacts" in room 2175 Rayburn House Office Building. Witnesses will be by invitation only.

WHAT: Select Committee hearing "Building U.S. Resilience to Global Warming Impacts"

WHEN: Thursday October 22, 2009 at 9:30 AM

WHERE:2175 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC and online

WHO:
John Stephenson, Natural Resources and Environment, Government Accountability Office
Eric Schwaab, Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Stephen Seidel, V.P. for Policy Analysis & Gen. Counsel, Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Kenneth Green, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute

PLEASE NOTE: The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming was created to explore American clean energy solutions that end our reliance on foreign oil and reduce carbon pollution.

The Select Committee was active during the 110th and 111th Congresses. This is an archived version of the website, to ensure that the public has ongoing access to the Select Committee record. This website, including external links, will not be updated after Jan. 3rd, 2010.

Return to Press Releases »

Add to your del.icio.us del.icio.us   Digg this story Digg this   Reddit Reddit   Stumble it Stumbleupon  


 Print This Page