Sentences with phrase «rejecting limits on carbon emissions»

His claim served as a rallying cry for his base supporters — many of whom believed that rejecting limits on carbon emissions would lead to a resurgence of US jobs in the coal industry.

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The two, Senators John McCain, Republican of Arizona, and Joseph I. Lieberman, Democrat of Connecticut, said the United States should set limits on carbon dioxide emissions, much like those Mr. Bush rejected.

Significant progress in reducing emissions and limiting climate change could be achieved if companies 1) unequivocally communicate to the public, shareholders, and policymakers the climate risks resulting from continued use of their products, and therefore the need for restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the 2 °C global temperature target; 2) firmly reject contrary claims by industry trade associations and lobbying groups; and, 3) accelerate their transition to the production of low - carbon energy.