Position Statement on Global Climate Change

The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) recognizes the concern that human activity may be changing Earth's climate. While the causes and effects of climate change continue to be studied, significant changes in Earth's climate may cause dramatic changes to weather patterns and entire ecosystems. Changes of this magnitude, if they occur, have the potential to affect every facet of human activity.

SPI believes that appropriate global resources should be devoted to increasing the understanding of the factors that affect climate and to improving the ability to measure and model global climate changes. When the causes of global climate change have been clearly identified, and their impact fully understood, cost-effective corrective actions may be taken.

SPI encourages continued research to determine the extent and causes of global climate change, development of strategies to conserve energy, and the development of scientifically-based, cost-effective, and energy-efficient recommendations within a framework of international cooperation.

SPI cautions against premature, unilateral efforts by the US Government to reduce domestic emission sources. SPI opposes the taxation of energy in any form that benefits or penalizes specific industries or special interest groups. SPI continues to encourage its members to embrace efficient energy utilization, building upon past accomplishments in this area.

April 9, 2003

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