The R Rated Blogger

Manitoba Premier Gary Doer and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger are working together to reduce harmful greenhouse gases.

They signed an agreement which pledges to:

- Support Manitoba's efforts to adopt legislation that set goals for greenhouse gas reductions.

- Explore the opportunity for Manitoba to participate in carbon-credit trading via the Clean Air Resources Board and the California Climate Action Registry.

- Promote further trade partnerships in low- and no-emission vehicle technology, notably in the production of hybrid and hydrogen buses and the plug-in hybrid vehicle.

- Continue exchanges on best practices in areas such as renewable energy technology, solar power in California, geothermal energy in Manitoba, residential and commercial building efficiency, waste reduction and new transportation and agricultural initiatives.

The signed agreement can be found here.

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