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An LA Climate Conference with China
The Presidents of the US and China have agreed to fight against climate change. Now, Los Angeles is one of 10 American cities signing up with 10 cities in China — all promising the "intent" to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. We ask Mayor Eric Garcetti if "intent" is enough to make a real difference.
By Warren Olney • • 25m ListenThe Presidents of the US and China have agreed to fight against climate change. Now, Los Angeles is one of 10 American cities signing up with 10 cities in China — all promising the "intent" to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. We ask Mayor Eric Garcetti if "intent" is enough to make a real difference.
Also, Salt Lake City has reduced chronic homelessness by 91% in the past 10 years. Would the same strategy that worked in Utah help clean up Skid Row?
Photo: Climate leaders sign Climate Action declarations at US-China climate summit (Eric Garcetti)
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2 storiesAn LA Climate Conference with China
The US and China are the biggest polluters on Earth, and presidents of both countries want every nation on earth to sign an accord to fight greenhouse gases. The first session of the US-China Climate-Smart/Low Carbon Cities Summit began today in Los Angeles.
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Lloyd Pendleton left a job with the Ford Motor Company for the Welfare Department of the Church of Latter Day Saints. In 2006, he took over Utah's Homeless Task Force with the goal of ending chronic homeless in the next ten years. So far, he's cut it by 91%. Today, he's visiting Los Angeles and joining our program.
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