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State and Local Governments

State and local governments play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change impacts.  EPA supports states and communities in these activities by providing technical assistance and tools, sharing best practices, and encouraging innovation.

State and Local Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Inventories
Information about tools and resources for quantifying greenhouse gas emissions and links to existing state and local inventories.

State Climate Actions
Information about policies and programs States are implementing to cost-effectively reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, enhance economic development and create jobs.

Local Actions
Examples of local actions and resources to help local governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving money, creating jobs, promoting sustainable growth and reducing air pollution.

News and Updates
E-mail lists and newsroom links provide the latest information for state and local governments interested in addressing climate change.

Tools and Resources
This section provides a compilation of tools developed by EPA and other agencies and organizations to help state and local governments assess their greenhouse gas emissions, learn about emission-reduction opportunities and evaluate emission-reduction strategies.

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