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Climate change to do list for a new president

ActionBenefit
Acknowledge scale of the problemGive business a clear message that low carbon is a stable opportunity for investment
Support international efforts to reach agreement
Use the instruments of government to drive investment and create marketsCreate jobs
Drive innovation
Move to clean energyReduce CO2 emissions
Promote new technologies
Accelerate move away from use of HFCsThese are powerful greenhouse gases
Alternative solutions require innovation
Prioritise active transport and public transportReduce CO2 emissions
Improve air quality
Improve health and fitness
  • HFC, hydrofluorocarbons.