161180~Bill-Clinton-Posters.jpgAnnounced the creation of a global Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program, a project of the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI). This program brings together four of the world’s largest energy service companies (ESCOs), five of the world’s largest banks, and sixteen of the world’s largest cities in a landmark program designed to reduce energy consumption in existing buildings.
On Global Warming
"It is in my view, for the United States, the greatest economic opportunity that we've had since we mobilized for World War II. And if we do it right, it will produce job gains and income gains substantially greater than those produced in the 1990s when I had the privilege to be president."
On Climate Change
"Climate change is more remote than terror but a more profound threat to the future of the children and the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren I hope all of you have."Building on his long-term commitment to preserve the environment, former President Clinton launched the Clinton Foundation’s Climate Initiative (CCI) in August 2006. It's mission is to fight against climate change with a business-oriented approach in practical, measurable and significant ways. The Foundation encourages everyone to get involved.
Bill's favorite "Green Tips"
Tip # 1: Get on your bike!
For every mile you ride your bike instead of driving a car, you avoid the production of about one pound of carbon dioxide.
Tip # 2: Save water with powder detergents
Switch from liquid detergents to powders. Laundry liquids are mostly water (approx. 80%). It costs energy and packaging to bring this water to the consumer.
Tip # 3: Save a tree, or two, or three
Get tough on tissues. If every household in the U.S. replaced one box of 85 sheet virgin fiber facial tissues with 100% recycled ones, we could save: 87,700 trees, 226,500 cubic feet of landfill space ( equal to 330 full garbage trucks), 31 million gallons of water (Annual supply for 240 families of four), and avoid 5,300 pounds of pollution! Buy only recycled paper products for your office, bathroom and kitchen.
Tip # 4: Check your water heater
Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120°F. Save 550 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $30 per year. Talk to your building or condo manager to upgrade the efficiency of the boiler in your building to magnify the savings.
