OEC - Global Warming

Global Warming

Ohio must prepare to live in a world where new technologies are needed to make deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions that are causing global temperatures to rise. If we act sooner rather than later, we can lay the foundation for Ohio’s energy security and economic health while better protecting our environment.

Learn more about why Ohio should rise to meet this challenge. View our fact sheets on global warming, cleaner diesel, methane, bio products, carbon bio capture, electric & heating, greenhouse gas markets, vehicle efficiency, wind & solar , carbon capture and storage, and what you can do to help.

Released in June, 2006 the OEC’s report—Ohio Climate Road Map, Part Two (PDF)—emphasizes that Ohio industry is well positioned to be a major supplier of the technology necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also stresses that immediate investment by industry, government, and consumers in existing and emerging technologies can pay big dividends to the state’s environment and economy and help Ohio avoid more challenging emission cuts later.

This report is a companion piece to Ohio Climate Road Map, Part One , (PDF), which lays out a road to a stable climate by analyzing emission reduction targets and how Ohio’s manufacturing, agriculture, and coal industries could fit in. This thoughtful report covers emerging ideas with payoff potential—like charcoal fertilizer—and highlights Ohio businesses that are preparing for climate change—like British Petroleum, DuPont and Whirlpool. Together, these reports continue our discussion of how technological solutions and policy and market actions can provide Ohio with an important start down the road toward climate stabilization.

Leading Climate Researchers: Global Warming is Happening
Leading researchers, including three from Ohio, agree that global warming is happening and human activity is to blame. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its Fourth Assessment report on November 17, 2007. OEC has commented on this report and the previous three reports. Visit our newsroom to read more about our press releases and successful teleconferences.

OEC Grassroots Efforts
OEC has met and continues to meet with Ohio’s Congressional delegation, Senators, State Senate and House, and Governor’s administration to urge for action to limit our global warming foot print. We have urged several mayors in Ohio to sign the U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement (PDF). Eighteen Ohio mayors (PDF) have signed the Agreement. OEC has also given presentations on the dangers of global warming to several local groups including the Friendship Village, and provided materials for the “Set It Up” Day.