Number: RL33812 Title: Climate Change: Action by States To Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions Authors: Jonathan L. Ramseur, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report covers state actions that directly and explicitly address greenhouse gas emissions. First, the report describes the different types of state actions, both individual and cooperative efforts, that are either proposed or underway, and highlights several of the more significant developments. Second, the report examines state actions from a federal policymaking perspective, including both the potential effects of state-led actions and their limitations. Pages: 27 Date: December 4, 2008