Toward a Constructive Dialogue on Federal and State Roles in US Climate Change Policy
Author:
Franz Litz
Topics:
Climate,
States:
Federal,
Resource Type:
Report
Adoption Year:
2008
Abstract:
A number of arguments exist to support state-level action on climate change. States have historically played a role as effective first-movers on important environmental issues, functioning as policy innovators, testing policies that have later been adopted at the federal level. States also bring an understanding of the unique circumstances within their boundaries and a familiarity with their stakeholders. States drive federal action, sometimes insisting that policies be strengthened even after the federal government has acted.
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