To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Governor Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force published the Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report earlier this month, which outlines the process by which the Task Force plans to develop climate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana. In February 2020, Governor Edwards committed to forming a Climate Initiatives Task Force for the purpose of developing recommendations to address greenhouse gas emissions. Executive Order JBE 2020-18, issued on August 19, 2020, formally established the Task Force. The Executive Order set forth greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including that Louisiana should reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% of 2005 levels by 2025; by 40-50% of 2005 levels by 2030; and to net zero by 2050. These goals are in line with the Paris Climate Accord, as well as commitments made by other states and businesses. The Task Force is charged with making recommendations to achieve these goals.