Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
Summary
Established climate change as an essential element of U.S. foreign policy and national security. Created the National Climate Task Force, set a goal of conserving 30% of federal lands and waters by 2030, and directed the creation of a Civilian Climate Corps.
Topics
Related Executive Orders
Authorizing the Secretary of War to Prescribe Military Areas
Franklin D. Roosevelt — February 19, 1942
Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality
Richard Nixon — March 5, 1970
United States Foreign Intelligence Activities
Gerald Ford — February 18, 1976
United States Intelligence Activities
Jimmy Carter — January 24, 1978
Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions
Jimmy Carter — January 4, 1979
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