Governor Hassan Announces New Hampshire Signs Under 2 MOU Climate Agreement

Statement

Continuing her efforts to protect the environment and reduce harmful emissions that lead to climate change, Governor Maggie Hassan announced today that New Hampshire has signed the Under 2 MOU, a global compact among cities, states and provinces worldwide to limit the increase in global average temperature to below two degrees Celsius.

"The science is clear that greenhouse gas emissions and other man-made pollutants are the key contributors to climate change, which threatens our environment, our economy and our way of life," Governor Hassan said. "We know that a healthy environment and economic development go hand-in-hand, and that's why doing everything that we can to address climate change is an economic imperative for our state."

"New Hampshire has long been a leader in efforts to cut carbon emissions and combat climate change, and signing the Under 2 MOU is consistent with our current goals and efforts to address climate change," Governor Hassan said. "The Under 2 MOU allows flexibility for individual signatories, and it offers new opportunities for collaboration and to share information on best practices in a number of areas regarding climate change."

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