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Carson City –
Governor Jim Gibbons today signed an executive
order creating the Nevada Climate Change Advisory Committee and
named its 13 members. The Committee is tasked with making
recommendations to the Governor on reducing Nevada’s greenhouse
gas emissions.
“With this announcement I am looking forward to
Nevada joining the world in its quest to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. We live in a global society and Nevada has to be a
responsible member of this society. Furthermore, with its
abundance of renewable energy resources, Nevada can leverage
these resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by investing
in its renewable energy industries, thus promoting economic
growth and energy security while maintaining and enhancing the
environment for future generations of Nevadans,”
said Governor Gibbons.
The governor named the following committee
members:
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Andrew Goodrich, director, Air Quality Management
Division, Washoe County District Health Department (Chair)
·
Allen Biaggi, director, Nevada Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources
·
Dr. Lung-Wen Antony Chen, assistant research
professor, Division of Atmospheric Science, Desert Research
Institute
·
Kyle Davis, policy director, Nevada Conservation League
·
Russ Fields, president, Nevada Mining Association
and chair of the Nevada Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
Task Force
·
Jonathan Hutchings, director, Eureka County
Department of Natural Resources
·
Alan Pinkerton, deputy director, Clark County
Department of Air Quality & Environmental Management
·
Edgar Roberts, administrator, Motor Carrier
Division, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
·
Steve Robinson, governmental consultant
·
Dr. John Sagebiel, environmental affairs manager,
University of Nevada, Reno (endorsed by Nevada EcoNet)
·
Cindy Ortega, senior vice president, energy and
environmental services, MGM Mirage
·
Michael Yackira, president and chief operating
officer, Sierra Pacific Resources
·
Rod Stahl, volunteer coordinator (non-voting
member)
Governor Gibbons continued, “I have
great confidence in this committee, which represents scientists,
environmental and conservation groups, industry, state, county
and rural communities. These are well-qualified individuals who
will generate actionable and constructive recommendations.”
Chairman Andrew Goodrich said, “I am
honored and humbled to serve with such knowledgeable and
influential committee members. Together we will begin by
documenting what Nevadans are currently doing to reduce
greenhouse gases. Then we will identify the challenges our
state will face in the future and provide options for a plan of
action.”
Hatice Gecol, Governor Gibbons’ Science and Energy Advisor,
said, “I am excited to see the formation of this committee
and am looking forward to working with them in any way possible.
Governor Gibbons has shown
great leadership and care for our environment by taking a lead
on this very important subject.”
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