Download or read book Texas Cities Addressing Global Warming written by Mark Russell Muecke and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's leading scientists now state that there is "unequivocal" evidence that the Earth's average temperature is rising, and it is "very likely" that humans actions that emit greenhouse gases are the primary cause for the change. This global temperature increase could lead to increased drought, higher sea levels, and more severe storms, possibly leading to a humanitarian crisis. This could pose a threat to national security and the worldwide economy, as well as have specific negative effects for Texas. Limited action at the state and national level to address the problem has provided cities with an opportunity to take action. This report examines the primary threats global warming poses for Texas. It describes what specific policies many Texas cities have taken to increase energy efficiency and minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The report develops recommendations that other Texas cities can take to reduce emissions.