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Mitigation Introduction Text
Environmental mitigation means an action or activity intended to remedy, reduce, or offset known negative impacts to the environment. There are 3 different types of mitigation according to Section 404 of the Clean Waters Act.
Climate Mitigation Resources
- United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change WebsiteUNFCCC is an international environmental treaty. On this website, find greenhouse gas emissions inventories by country, national communications that report on countries' climate change policies and measures, and other information.
- Energy.gov: Climate ChangeThe U.S. Department of Energy provides information on renewable energy production, energy efficiency programs, and other mitigation efforts.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: EnvironmentEIA is the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, providing data, analysis, and projections.
- Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)ESMAP is a World Bank-led partnership that supports environmentally sustainable energy solutions and development projects in low- and middle-income countries. On this website, find mitigation-relevant publications, multimedia content, data, and case studies.
- World Resources InstitutesThe climate change and energy site provides information and discussion on policies for the prevention of climate change.
- Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC)A resource of the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program and administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, AFDC is a clearinghouse of information, data, and tools related to the deployment of alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, in support of efforts to reduce petroleum use in transportation. Highlighted fuels include biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, and emerging fuel alternatives under development.
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