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Arizona is at risk as rising temperatures, extended drought and other predicted outcomes of climate change emerge. In fact, the state is already experiencing more than a decade-long drought, which has led to serious environmental challenges, including degraded forest health, more frequent and severe forest fires, watershed impairment, and declining water levels in our lakes and reservoirs, to name just a few.
These are significant risks for Arizona's natural resources, economy and quality of life, which is why Arizona remains committed to participating in regional and national endeavors to find and implement cost-effective solutions to control rising greenhouse gas emissions - a key driver influencing climate change - while safeguarding its unique state interests.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has an important role in ensuring clean air, safe water, and better protected land for all Arizonans. Together with Arizona businesses and communities, we strive for pragmatic, pro-active approaches to climate change mitigation and adaptation by advancing clean renewable energy, smart growth, fuel efficient transportation and energy efficiency policies and practices that make sense for Arizona.
We invite you to explore this Web site and the links listed below and most importantly, to get involved in the debate and actions surrounding clean energy and climate change.
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