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Senate Shows Growing Support for Global Warming Controls but Fails to Pass Bill
Overview: The global warming crisis is at a tipping point. To stave off the worst effects of global warming, the United States must quickly pass strong legislation including a mandatory cap on emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping pollutants.
Legislation to Control Global Warming Pollution The United States must pass strong legislation to cap emissions of heat-trapping pollutants. Index: The United States must pass strong legislation to cap emissions of heat-trapping pollutants.

Testimony of David Hawkins on America's Climate Security Act of 2007
Testimony: Testimony of David Hawkins, Director, Climate Center, Natural Resources Defense Council, before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, Hearing on America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, November 13, 2007.
Testimony of Frances Beinecke on America's Climate Security Act
Testimony: Testimony of Frances Beinecke, President, Natural Resources Defense Council, before the Subcommittee on Public and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection, Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, Hearing on America's Climate Security Act, October 24, 2007.

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