Most greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are generated during the process of burning fossil fuels for heat, electricity and transportation. As concerns about the resulting negative health effects and rapid global warming grow, legislators nationwide are developing plans to change course on energy production.

In this episode, hear from Robert Howarth, David R. Atkinson Professor of Ecology and Environmental Biology at the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, on tactics for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the ambitious goals of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Listen for insights on:

• Beneficial electricity
• Ground source and air source heat pumps
• Toxic air pollutants from gas stoves
• Health costs of fossil fuels
• Cap-and-invest programs

Learn more in environmental courses and certificate programs from eCornell, including:

• Climate Change Leadership
• Sustainable Business
• Corporate Sustainability
• Sustainable Preservation

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