2. This generation has altered the composition
of the atmosphere on a global scale through
radioactive materials and a steady increase
in carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil
fuels.
- President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
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7. State Climatologist of
Texas Dr. Nielsen-
Gammon:
“the impacts of the
drought were
enhanced by
global warming,
much of which has
been caused by
man”
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18. Warming hurts Texas economy
Days at 95+ degrees
increase from 43 to 80 by
2050
136 and 2,578 more Texans
die each year between 2020
and 2039
Decrease in productivity
could cost $12.5 billion each
year by mid-century
$3.7 billion more on energy
annually
19. Damage to coastal property
Annual storm-
related losses
increase by $222
million in 2030,
$650 million in
2050
$20.9 billion in
coastal property
flooded at high
tide
23. Climate and health benefits
Plan cuts smog and soot pollution by
over 25%
Health benefits worth $55-93 billion
2,700 – 6,600 deaths avoided in 2030
140,000 asthma attacks in children
avoided
For every dollar invest in compliance,
American families will see up to $7 in
health benefits
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28. Cross-
State Air
Pollution
Rule
(CSAPR)
Mercury
and Air
Toxics
Standards
(MATS)
Ash
Disposal
Rule
Regional
Haze
Federal
Plan
Clean
Water Act
Section
316(b)
Clean
Power
Plan
Environmental regulations will require
cleaner energy
April 2015January 2015 2018-2020** 2018-2022July 2015-2018* 2020-2029; 2030Compliance
Date:
Addresses
cross-state air
pollution
through a cap
and trade
program
Sets limits on
hazardous air
pollutant
emissions at
power plants
Requires
controls on air
emissions to
improve
visibility in
national parks
Requires
controls to limit
impacts to
aquatic life at
cooling water
intake
structures
Sets carbon
dioxide
emissions
limits for
existing units
Places
requirements
on disposal of
coal ash
*Longer timeframes for facilities required to close. Does not include the proposed Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) rule.
**Subject to timing of final rule
Coal units
Natural gas
units
Costs to:
Color key: No or low costs Moderate costs High Costs
34. Solar on the
Rise
• 120-fold increase in 10 years
• 74% of all new installed electric
capacity in first quarter of 2014.
• 3-fold increase in last 2 years
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