Governors pledge to fight global warming together

November 20th, 2008 in Space & Earth / Environment
Governors pledge to fight global warming together (AP)

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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at the Governors' Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills, Calif., Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008. Schwarzenegger, who has advocated strict reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, said he organized the gathering to show local governments in other countries that emissions can be cut without harming the economy.(AP Photo/Nick Ut)

(AP) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, his counterparts in 12 states and regional leaders from four other countries signed a declaration Wednesday pledging to work together to combat global warming, a move Schwarzenegger said will help push heads of state to curb their nations' greenhouse gas emissions.



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