| Doer Joins Schwarzenegger for Signing Ceremony | 6 October 06 |
 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed landmark global warming bill AB 32 at September 27, 2006 ceremonies. The legislation makes California the first US state to impose limits on all greenhouse gas emissions. It includes mandatory emissions reduction requirements for major industries like utility plants,
oil and gas refineries, and cement kilns. "This is something we owe our children and our grandchildren," said Governor Schwarzenegger.Manitoba Premier Gary Doer attended the bill signing as a guest of the governor. "Our vision for Manitoba is growing our economy and protecting our environment through clean energy development and energy efficiency," Doer said. "This is a vision we share with Gov. Schwarzenegger. We think it's important we continue to learn from each other's innovations and be inspired by each other's bold leadership." Doer noted Manitoba businesses are also contributing in the battle against global warming. For example, California has become a major market for Winnipeg's New Flyer Industries, which manufactures hybrid buses for various California counties. To date these buses are not in day to day use on Winnipeg streets. View the September 26, 2006 Government of Manitoba press release View the September 27, 2006 Governor of California press release View the September 27, 2006 CBC News article View the text of California's Bill AB 32 View the Manitoba Wildlands' September 6, 2006 news item Governor of California, Government of Manitoba, CBC News |
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