Florida releases first greenhouse emission study
Crist seeks 10% reduction in levels
BY FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.co

Governor Charlie Crist recently released Florida's first comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas emissions produced by state government. The study, Florida State Government Greenhouse Gas Reduction Scorecard, identifies the amount of greenhouse gases produced by state agencies during the 2006- 07 fiscal year.

The data serves as the baseline to track greenhouse gas emissions so state government can make state buildings and vehicles more energy efficient, as outlined in Governor Crist's Executive Order 07-126.

Findings report that state agencies produced almost 899,107 metric tons of carbon dioxide in the 2006-07 fiscal year, the equivalent of emissions from 194,612 passenger cars or 115,418 homes. The study reports emissions data for each individual state agency buildings as well as vehicle emissions.

Governor Crist set a greenhouse gas reduction targets of 10 percent from current levels by 2012, 25 percent from current levels by 2017, and 40 percent from current levels by 2025.

For more information about Governor Crist's actions to address global climate change, or to download a copy of the report, visit www.MyFloridaClimate.com.