UCS Scientist to Tell Senate Panel: Urgent Action Needed, Adaptation Funding Essential
Peter Frumhoff Testimony before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
On October 28, 2009 Peter Frumhoff, director of science and policy at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), will testify before of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. He will urge the EPW committee to include funding to help the United States and developing countries adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change in the Senate climate and energy bill.
The Senate bill includes more funding than the House-passed version to help developing countries adapt, and substantial funding for international adaptation is essential. When representatives from more than 190 countries meet to negotiate a climate treaty in Copenhagen in December, adaptation funding is a key part of the package the United States must offer. In addition, the United States must provide funding to help developing countries adopt clean technology and preserve tropical forests.
For additional details, please read the PDF file containing the written testimony and supporting documents.
