HomeMy WebLinkAboutR89-042 supporting legislation addressing greenhouse effectCommissioner lj- P- ,/al - moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 89- I)_
WHEREAS, the "greenhouse effect" has been identified as the
single most important and serious environmental problem that we
have ever faced; and
WHEREAS, the greenhouse effect describes complex changes in
the atmosphere in which trace gases trap heat in the atmosphere and
force the Earth's temperature to rise; and
WHEREAS, the temperature has risen, on average, one degree and
could increase another one to five degrees during the next century;
and
WHEREAS, the levels of carbon dioxide, a product of burning
fossil fuels, accounts for about one -half the warming; and
WHEREAS, deforestation is a significant factor because trees
absorb carbon dioxide, storing the carbon and releasing the oxygen
into the atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, global warming may increase chances for drought,
change precipitation patterns, increase. the frequency and violence
of storms, raise sea levels enough to flood coastal cities, and
affect the productivity of the oceans; and
WHEREAS, these chances could be manifested locally with
decreased snowfall and a significant reduction in the waters of the
Colorado River drainage; and
WHEREAS. the United States is the scarce of appro:;imat_ely 25%
of the carbon dioxide emissions in the world; and
WHEREAS, sources of carbon dioxide emissions are 11;
residential and commercial, 24% industry, 30% transportation, and
35 ?; electric utilities; and
WHEREAS other greenhouse gases result from the use of
chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration systems, air conditioners, and
styrofoam, and other products; and
WHEREAS, there are no federal, state, or local policies
specifically aimed at the reduction of greenhouse emissions; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter "Eagle County ") supports the
passage of federal legislation addressing the greenhouse effect,
including the National Energy Policy Act (S. 2667) sponsored by
Senator Wirth and the Global Warming Prevention Act of 1988 (H.R.
5460) sponsored by Rep. Schneider, and calling for necessary
further research and an improvement in our national energy
efficiency; and
THAT, Eagle County supports the elimination of ozone- eating
chemicals used in insulation and foam products.
THAT, Eagle County supports actions which will halt the
destruction of rain forests.
THAT, Eagle County urges summit level actions to reduce
greenhouse gases.
THAT, Eagle County urges the establishment of an information
network to advise state and local governments of specific actions
which should be taken by them now.
THAT, by this resolution, Eagle County commits resources to
those actions which will serve to alleviate global warming and the
greenhouse effect.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
of the County � of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting
held. the a XP day of 1989.
COUNTY OF
COLORADO,
BOARD 2T—
By
EAGLE,
By and
STATE OF
Through Its
COMMISSIONERS
George A. Gates
commissioner
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County Commissioners
Commissioner
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Commissioner Ly6 seconded adoption of
the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote
was as follows:
Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson '¢/�
Commissioner Donald H. Welch as
Commissioner George A. Gates h
This Resolution passed by U�r4�; i2/AGS vote of the Board of
County Commissioners of the ounty o Eagle, State of Colorado.
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