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UCLA climate change forum is now over. Please go to newsroom.ucla.edu for follow-ups. Thank you! #uclaclimate

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Waxman: Our goals with climate legislation are based on science -- to avoid a tipping point on the health of the planet. #uclaclimate

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Waxman says U.S. is developing clean tech that will be marketable all over the world. Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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Waxman says any bill the Senate passes will move his climate change legislation to conference committee to work out details. #uclaclimate

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MacDonald says 30 groups on campus working on environment research. Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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Glen MacDonald of UCLA Institute of Environment says students are interested, motivated & capable on environment issues. #uclaclimate

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Waxman says the goal is to pass federal legislation by December U.N. conference on climate in Copenhagen. #uclaclimate

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Waxman says the important thing is to get something in place and get going on mitigating climate change. #uclaclimate

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Rep. Waxman there is a scientific, economic and natl security imperative for climate change legislation. #uclaclimate

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Eggert says California will continue to lead the way on climate change. Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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Anthony Eggert of Calif Air Resources Bd says clean tech sector is a shining light for job growth. #uclaclimate

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The way to get there, Carlson says, is reduce energy demand, change supply to clean energy sources, reduce emissions. #uclaclimate

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Carlson calls HR 2454 "very ambitious." Next queston, she says: How do we get there? Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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UCLA Law Prof Ann Carlson calls H.R. 2454 and AB 32 "incredibly sophisticated & thoughtful." Commends Waxman & Pavley. #uclaclimate

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Epstein says US can be the global supplier of clean tech to the rest of the world. Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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The money for innovation is really happening, Epstein says. Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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Epstein says in California we get the same work done with less energy. Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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Bob Epstein, vice chair of AB 32 advisory committee, offers entrepreneur perspective on mitigating climate change . #uclaclimate

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McGinn calls on the President and Congress for visionary leadership on climate change. Webcast http://bit.ly/26xP2L #uclaclimate

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Vice Admiral McGinn paints grim picture of future global security due to climate change. #uclaclimate