Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Addressing the Effects of Climate Change
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014
Climate change threatens the future we want for ourselves and for generations to come. Rising sea levels along with more powerful and frequent storms like Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy put Delaware families and businesses at risk. Our largest industry – agriculture – faces severe conditions that harm crops. We know we can’t afford to see what happens next before we act. So we’re limiting future damage by nourishing beaches, repairing dikes and dams, and modernizing stormwater infrastructure. But we must also address the root causes of climate change and that means reducing carbon pollution from our power plants – the largest source of dirty emissions.
EPA Highlights Delaware as Model for Reducing Power Plant Pollution
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Visiting a natural gas facility construction site adjacent to a utility-scale solar plant that represents part of Delaware’s effective effort to reduce power industry pollution, Governor Markell, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, and Delaware Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Collin O’Mara emphasized the environmental, health, and economic benefits of the EPA’s just-released plan to dramatically cut the nation’s carbon emissions and combat the effects of climate change.
Governor Markell Signs Bill to Revitalize Urban Areas, Spur Economic Development
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Joined by community leaders, legislators, and local officials from all 3 counties, Governor Markell signed Senate Bill 191 to establish economic development incentives that promote revitalization of Delaware’s downtowns.
Governor Markell Applauds EPA Effort to Cut Power Plant Emissions
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014
Governor Jack Markell released a statement supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a proposed regulation to combat climate change by reducing power plant carbon pollution by 30 percent by 2030.
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts
Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014
These prestigious awards recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nomination packets are due Friday, June 20, 2014.
