The commitments that the Chinese and American cities are taking ... are a very important component of our broader efforts to deepen climate cooperation and to show that ... the two largest emitters in the world are taking seriously our obligation to meet the ambitious goals that we set out last year.

Brian Deese

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There's a lot more to do in this space. by Brian Deese

There's a lot more to do in this space.

This statement should provide significant additional momentum, we are better positioned than we ever have been to reach the goal.

It's been a very intense month for the team here. by Brian Deese

It's been a very intense month for the team here.

Our effort there was to cast a wide net, move quickly, but be del... by Brian Deese

Our effort there was to cast a wide net, move quickly, but be deliberate in this effort.

More capital at the early stage is going to drive the breakthroug... by Brian Deese

More capital at the early stage is going to drive the breakthroughs that will drive costs down.

What is hopeful about this report is that it once again shows not just that these actions are real and we need to act now, but there are real economic dividends to acting early and aggressively.

This is not just a future threat -- this is a present threat. by Brian Deese

This is not just a future threat -- this is a present threat.

We're going to see... a conversation that will play out across th... by Brian Deese

We're going to see... a conversation that will play out across the country, where it should be.

Ultimately, this is an issue that is going to be decided in state capitals and localities as well as with the industry.

Certainly our hope is that we are laying forth template that other countries could also learn from and look at as well.

We're very confident that by setting clear direction, clear guidelines and incentives, that progress will continue, from an agency perspective, this makes great financial sense.