Ogden • A group of Utah teenagers, which had persuaded state lawmakers to adopt a resolution that recognizes the consequences of climate change and encourages the reduction of emissions, met with Republican Gov. Gary Herbert on Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of the statement.
The resolution, which is a formal statement and not a law, observes that the impacts of climate change affects Utah residents and calls for the use of sound science to understand the causes. It also encourages the reduction of emissions while calling for innovation to grow the economy.
Piper Christian, a senior at Logan High School, said she got involved in an effort to lobby conservative lawmakers two years ago after learning about state legislation that debated climate change science.