On January 26, Robert D. Brenner at the EPA sent us this response to the letter Eco Encore sent as the culmination of our November Ton of Books used media donation drive. The Eco Encore letter, and the media donation drive itself, was timed to coincide with the December COP15 climate change conference in Copenhagen, the outcomes of which are still widely debated. The letter was sent to other policymakers, including President Barack Obama, Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. The EPA has, so far, sent the only response.
This is in response to your December 16, 2009 e-mail addressed to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson regarding COP15.
As I am sure you are aware, the COP15 in Copenhagen concluded with a decision for countries to take note of the Copenhagen Accord. Although there are mixed reactions to the Copenhagen Accord, the U.S. believes it
is an important step forward in moving toward a global agreement on climate change, one that should point the way for a legally binding agreement as soon as possible. The Copenhagen Accord includes four key elements that are essential to a long-term solution to the climate problem. These are: 1) the framing of a long-term goal to keep temperature increase to below 2 degrees C; 2) commitments by both developed and developing countries to undertake mitigation programs; 3) an agreement on reporting and transparency measures; and, 4) commitment to short and long-term financing. In addition, the Accord also sets out
priorities on finance, forests, technology and adaptation. EPA, along with other government departments, are now working to implement key components of the Copenhagen Accord.
Thank you for all of your good work and we commend you for your efforts to increase public awareness on the importance of a better environment.
Robert D. Brenner
Director, Office of Policy Analysis and Review
Office of Air and Radiation
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
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