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| Obama to regulate 'pollutant' CO2 | Obama to regulate 'pollutant' CO2 |
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| The US government is to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, having decided that it and five other greenhouse gases may endanger human health and well-being. | The US government is to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, having decided that it and five other greenhouse gases may endanger human health and well-being. |
| The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the move following a review of the scientific evidence. | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the move following a review of the scientific evidence. |
| The news was welcomed by environmental groups that mounted a series of court cases during George Bush's presidency aimed at forcing the EPA to act. | The news was welcomed by environmental groups that mounted a series of court cases during George Bush's presidency aimed at forcing the EPA to act. |
| Developing countries have asked for the US to show leadership on climate. | Developing countries have asked for the US to show leadership on climate. |
| Many developing nations are not prepared to curtail their own emissions without firm indications that the US is willing to make major cuts. | |
| Legislation is being proposed in Congress, but the EPA decision will allow the agency to mandate some cuts without waiting for the draft bills to become law. | |
| "This finding confirms that greenhouse gas pollution is a serious problem now and for future generations," said EPA administrator Lisa Jackson. | |
| "Fortunately, it follows President Obama's call for a low-carbon economy and strong leadership in Congress on clean energy and climate legislation; and... the solution is one that will create millions of green jobs and end our country's dependence on foreign oil." |