[Core] [23% incumbents] Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
  DWAs: Evaluate civic projects or public policies.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
  DWAs: Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
  DWAs: Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
  DWAs: Conduct climatological research. | Interpret research or operational data.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
  DWAs: Advise others on matters of public policy.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
  DWAs: Communicate results of environmental research.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
  DWAs: Compile environmental or climatological data.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
  DWAs: Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
  DWAs: Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
  DWAs: Conduct climatological research.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
  DWAs: Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.
  DWAs: Develop educational programs.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.
  DWAs: Prepare proposal documents or grant applications. | Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
  DWAs: Prepare proposal documents or grant applications.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Law and Government (imp:3.96 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:3.83 lvl:4.39) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.48 lvl:4.39) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:2.91 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.83 lvl:3.26) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:2.78 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Administration and Management (imp:2.74 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Physics (imp:2.74 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Transportation (imp:2.70 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Biology (imp:2.65 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Chemistry (imp:2.61 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.45 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.39 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.35 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:2.26 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.13 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.04 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:1.96 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.87 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.78 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:1.65 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.65 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:1.61 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.52 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.52 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.52 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.48 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:1.43 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Food Production (imp:1.39 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.30 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.26 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.13 lvl:0.26) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.74 lvl:5.87) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.39 lvl:5.87) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.39 lvl:5.00) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.35 lvl:5.74) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.32 lvl:5.83) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.27 lvl:5.39) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.26 lvl:4.83) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.22 lvl:3.52) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.13 lvl:4.78) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.09 lvl:5.13) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:4.04 lvl:5.26) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.04 lvl:5.26) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.65 lvl:4.52) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.65 lvl:4.65) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.30) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.32 lvl:3.78) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.22 lvl:3.48) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.17 lvl:3.96) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.17 lvl:3.35) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.14 lvl:4.30) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.05 lvl:4.00) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.96 lvl:3.70) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.96 lvl:3.52) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.91 lvl:3.45) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.87 lvl:3.52) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.83 lvl:3.73) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.83 lvl:3.43) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.73 lvl:3.13) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.43 lvl:3.22) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.35 lvl:2.78) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.35 lvl:2.77) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.35 lvl:2.74) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.87 lvl:1.43) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.48 lvl:0.74) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.36 lvl:0.73) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.35 lvl:0.61) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.35 lvl:0.65) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.57) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.26 lvl:0.48) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.26 lvl:0.61) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.22 lvl:0.39) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 89,250
  annual_median    : $82,220
  annual_pct10     : $52,520
  annual_pct25     : $64,490
  annual_pct75     : $107,970
  annual_pct90     : $140,010
  annual_mean      : $91,680
  hourly_median    : $39.53

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($132,620)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($53,030)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.501x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   42,200  median: $  83,090
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   34,500  median: $  79,880
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,900  median: $  76,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,350  median: $  74,800
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,950  median: $  76,790
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,410  median: $ 110,020
  Utilities                                emp:    1,160  median: $ 115,170
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,110  median: $ 120,930
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      600  median: $ 103,070
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      210  median: $ 122,660

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   42,200  median: $  83,090
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   34,500  median: $  79,880
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,900  median: $  76,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,350  median: $  74,800
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,950  median: $  76,790
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,410  median: $ 110,020
  Utilities                                emp:    1,160  median: $ 115,170
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,110  median: $ 120,930
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      600  median: $ 103,070
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      210  median: $ 122,660

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The climate change policy of the United States has major impacts on global climate change and global climate change mitigation. This is because the United States is the second largest emitter of greenhouse gasses in the world after China, and is among the countries with the highest greenhouse gas emissions per person in the world. Cumulatively, the United States has emitted over a trillion metric tons of greenhouse gases, more than any country in the world.
Climate change policy is developed at the state and federal levels of government. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines climate change as "any significant change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time." Essentially, climate change includes major changes in temperature, precipitation, or wind patterns, as well as other effects, that occur over several decades or longer. The policy with the biggest US investment in climate change mitigation is the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
The politics of climate change have polarized certain political parties and other organizations. The Democratic Party advocates for an expansion of climate change mitigation policies whereas the Republican Party tends to advocate for slower change, inaction, or reversal of existing climate change mitigation policies. In 2025, the second Trump administration promoted climate change denial and misinformation and moved to undo the regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
Most lobbying on climate policy in the United States is done by corporations that are publicly opposed to reducing carbon emissions.


== Federal policy ==


=== International law ===
The United States, although a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol, has neither ratified nor withdrawn from the protocol. In 1997, the US Senate voted unanimously under the Byrd–Hagel Resolution that it was not the sense of the Senate that the United States should be a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol. In 2001, former National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, stated that the Protocol "is not acceptable to the Administration or Congress".
In October 2003, the Pentagon published a report titled An Abrupt Climate Change Scenario and Its Implications for United States National Security by Peter Schwartz and Doug Randall. The authors conclude by stating, "this report suggests that, because of the potentially dire consequences, the risk of abrupt climate change, although uncertain and quite possibly small, should be elevated beyond a scientific debate to a U.S. national security concern."


=== Congress ===
In October 2003 and again in June 2005, the McCain-Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act failed a vote in the US Senate. In the 2005 vote, Republicans opposed the Bill 49–6, while Democrats supported it 37–10.
In January 2007, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would form a United States Congress subcommittee to examine global warming. Sen. Joe Lieberman said, "I'm hot to get something done. It's hard not to conclude that the politics of global warming has changed and a new consensus for action is emerging and it is a bipartisan consensus."
Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced the Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act on January 15, 2007. The measure would provide funding for R&D on geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2), set emissions standards for new vehicles and a renewable fuels requirement for gasoline beginning in 2016, establish energy efficiency and renewable portfolio standards beginning in 2008 and low-carbon electric generation standards beginning in 2016 for electric utilities, and require periodic evaluations by the National Academy of Sciences to determine whether emissions targets are adequate. However, the bill died in committee. Two more bills, the Climate Protection Act and the Sustainable Energy Act, proposed February 14, 2013, also failed to pass committee.
The House of Representatives approved the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) on June 26, 2009, by a vote of 219–212, but the bill failed to pass the Senate.
In March 2011, the Republicans submitted a bill to the U.S. Congress that would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gasses as pollutants. As of 2012, the EPA was still overseeing regulation under the Clean Air Act.
In 2019, there were 130 elected congresspeople who had expressed doubt about the science of climate change.


=== Clinton administration ===
Upon the start of his presidency in 1993, Bill Clinton committed the United States to lowering their greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2000 through his biodiversity treaty, reflecting his attempt to return the United States to the global platform of climate policy. Clinton's British Thermal Unit (BTU) Tax and Climate Change Action Plan were also announced within the first year of his presidency, calling for a tax on energy heat content and plans for energy efficiency and joint implementations, respectively.
The Climate Change Action Plan was announced on October 19, 1993. This plan aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2000. Clinton described this goal as "ambitious but achievable," and called for 44 action steps to achieve this goal. Among these steps were voluntary participation by industry, especially those in the commercial and energy supply fields. Clinton allotted $1.9 billion to fund this plan from the federal budget and called for an additional $60 billion funding to come voluntarily businesses and industries.
The British Thermal Tax proposed by Clinton in early 1993 called for a tax on producers of gasoline, oil, and other fuels based on fuel content in accordance to the British Thermal Unit (BTU). The British Thermal Unit is a measure of heat corresponding to the quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of water by one degree Fahrenheit. The tax also applied to electricity produced by hydro and nuclear power, but exempted renewable energy sources such as geothermal, solar, and wind. The Clinton Administration planned to collect up to $22.3 billion in revenue from the tax by 1997. The tax was opposed by the energy-intensive industry, who feared that the price increase caused by the tax would make U.S. products undesirable on an international level, and thus was never fully implemented.
In 1994, the U.S. called for a new limit on greenhouse gas emissions post-2000 in at the August 1994 INC-10. They also called for a focus on joint implementation, and for new developing countries to limit their emissions. Environmental groups, including the Climate Action Network (CAN), critiqued these efforts, questioning U.S. focus on limiting the emissions of other countries when it had not established its own.
The U.S. government under Clinton succeeded in pushing its agenda for joint implementation in the 1995 Conference of the Parties (COP-1). This victory is noted in the Berlin Mandate of April 1995, which called for developed countries to lead the implementation of national mitigation policies.
Clinton signed the Kyoto Protocol on behalf of the United States in 1997, pledging the country to a non-binding 7% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. He claimed that the agreement was "environmentally strong and economically sound," and expressed a desire for greater involvement in the treaty by developing nations.
In his second term, Clinton announced his FY00 proposal, which allotted funding for a new set of environmental policies. Under this proposal, the President announced a new Clean Air Partnership Fund, new tax incentives and investments, and funding for environmental research of both natural and man-made changes to the climate.
The Clean Air Partnership Fund was proposed to finance state and local government efforts for greenhouse gas emission reductions in cooperation with EPA. Under this fund, $200 million was allotted to promote and finance innovation projects meant to reduce air pollution. It also supported th

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  Title: White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy (similarity: 0.3733)
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model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge areas. Clear wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Well-defined related occupations and education requirements provide solid foundation for analysis.
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wikipedia_used       : True
wikipedia_title      : Climate change policy of the United States
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia match provides relevant policy context but focuses on U.S. national policy rather than the analyst role specifically. The content confirms the significance of climate policy work and the scale of impact these analysts address.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Climate Change Policy Analysts research and analyze policy developments related to climate change, making evidence-based recommendations for legislation, awareness campaigns, and strategic approaches. They serve as critical intermediaries between scientific climate research and policy implementation, translating complex environmental data into actionable governance frameworks. These professionals combine deep knowledge of environmental science with expertise in law, government, and policy analysis to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins by gathering and reviewing climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and environmental organizations to stay current on emerging science. Mid-morning involves analyzing data and distilling research findings to prepare policy briefs for legislators, regulatory agencies, or environmental stakeholders. Afternoon activities include writing study reports, memoranda, or testimonies that translate technical information into accessible policy recommendations. The day often concludes with communicating findings through presentations at governmental meetings or collaborating with supervisors and peers to refine legislative recommendations. Evening hours may involve reviewing existing policies to identify environmental impacts or promoting climate mitigation initiatives with government and environmental groups.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess exceptional analytical thinking capabilities, demonstrated by high importance ratings in critical thinking (4.0) and deductive reasoning (4.0). They must be skilled communicators who can translate complex scientific information for diverse audiences, evidenced by the critical importance of written comprehension (4.4 level) and oral expression (4.2 level). Successful analysts are naturally investigative (RIASEC I: 6.73), combining intellectual curiosity with systematic approach to problem-solving. They demonstrate strong social perceptiveness (3.6 level) to understand stakeholder needs and political dynamics. These professionals thrive on continuous learning, as indicated by the high importance of updating and using relevant knowledge (4.3 importance), and are motivated by making meaningful contributions to environmental sustainability and public policy.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a Master's degree (60.9% of practitioners) in environmental science, public policy, economics, or related fields, with many positions preferring specializations in climate science or environmental policy. A Bachelor's degree (13.0%) may suffice for entry-level positions when combined with relevant research experience or internships in environmental organizations. Job Zone 5 classification indicates extensive preparation is needed, often including experience with policy analysis, research methodology, and familiarity with climate science literature. Competitive candidates demonstrate proficiency with analytical software tools including Microsoft Excel, ESRI ArcGIS, and programming languages like C++ or Perl.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to senior policy advisor roles, program management positions, or specialized consulting opportunities in environmental firms. Many analysts transition into Chief Sustainability Officer positions (related occupation 11-1011.03) or advance to senior roles within government agencies focused on environmental regulation. The extensive knowledge base and analytical skills transfer well to environmental economics, conservation science, or environmental engineering roles. Some professionals pursue doctoral degrees (13.0% hold Ph.D.) to transition into academic research or high-level policy advisory positions at think tanks and international organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 89,250 professionals with a median annual salary of $82,220, ranging from $52,520 to $140,010 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Geographic concentration is highest in the District of Columbia ($132,620 median) compared to Puerto Rico ($53,030), reflecting the policy-centric nature of the work. Federal, state, and local government represent the largest employment sector (42,200 positions), followed by professional and technical services (34,500 positions). The 2.5x geographic wage ratio indicates strong demand in policy centers and metropolitan areas with environmental research institutions. Job growth prospects appear robust given increasing focus on climate legislation and corporate sustainability mandates.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role demonstrates high resilience to automation due to its emphasis on complex analytical interpretation, stakeholder communication, and policy judgment. Core work activities like interpreting information for others (4.3 importance) and communicating with external organizations (4.3 importance) require nuanced understanding of political and social contexts that AI cannot replicate. While data gathering and basic analysis may become more automated, the critical thinking required to translate scientific findings into viable policy recommendations and navigate complex governmental processes will remain distinctly human capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical thinking (4.0 importance) and data analysis capabilities with environmental science focus.
    data: Critical Thinking importance 4.0
    data: Analyzing Data or Information importance 4.4
    data: Environmental science knowledge base
  [knowledge_overlap] Environmental Economists (19-3011.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require mathematics knowledge (3.5 importance) and policy analysis skills for environmental applications.
    data: Mathematics knowledge importance 3.5
    data: Law and Government knowledge importance 4.0
    data: Policy analysis focus
  [career_pathway] Chief Sustainability Officers (11-1011.03) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from analyst to leadership roles given shared sustainability focus and policy expertise.
    data: Related occupation designation
    data: Leadership progression pattern
    data: Sustainability specialization
  [riasec_cluster] Industrial Ecologists (19-2041.03) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both demonstrate investigative personality type with environmental systems analysis focus.
    data: RIASEC I: 6.73
    data: Systems Analysis transferable skill
    data: Environmental focus
  [task_similarity] Sustainability Specialists (13-1199.05) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Overlapping responsibilities in promoting sustainability initiatives and environmental policy development.
    data: Sustainability promotion tasks
    data: Policy development activities
    data: Environmental management focus
  [wage_band] Conservation Scientists (19-1031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar education requirements and scientific analysis skills likely produce comparable wage ranges.
    data: Job Zone 5 classification
    data: Master's degree typical
    data: Scientific analysis work
  [transferable_skill] Environmental Engineers (17-2081.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Systems analysis (3.9 level) and complex problem solving (4.1 level) transfer between environmental policy and engineering.
    data: Systems Analysis level 3.9
    data: Complex Problem Solving level 4.1
    data: Environmental applications

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  exclude_keywords : ['meteorologist', 'atmospheric scientist', 'weather forecaster', 'climatologist', 'environmental engineer']
  title_patterns   : ['Climate.*Analyst', 'Climate.*Policy', 'Environmental.*Policy', 'Climate.*Advisor', 'Sustainability.*Analyst']
  common_variations: ['Climate Policy Analyst', 'Environmental Policy Analyst', 'Climate Change Analyst', 'Climate Advisor', 'Climate and Energy Analyst', 'Climate Research Analyst', 'Sustainability Policy Analyst', 'Climate Program Analyst']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['climate', 'change', 'energy', 'states', 'emissions', 'environmental', 'greenhouse', 'united', 'administration', 'gas', 'clean', 'billion', 'government', 'global', 'under', 'epa', 'action', 'carbon', 'policies', 'renewable']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
climate                   214  0.02612  wikipedia            wikipedia:89%  onet_tasks:7%  inference:4%
change                    127  0.01550  wikipedia            wikipedia:90%  onet_tasks:7%  onet_dimensions:2%
energy                    109  0.01330  wikipedia            wikipedia:98%  onet_tasks:2%
states                     82  0.01001  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
emissions                  76  0.00928  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
environmental              71  0.00867  wikipedia            wikipedia:58%  inference:21%  dwas:11%
greenhouse                 53  0.00647  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
united                     49  0.00598  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
administration             48  0.00586  wikipedia            wikipedia:98%  onet_dimensions:2%
gas                        48  0.00586  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
clean                      47  0.00574  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
billion                    42  0.00513  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
government                 39  0.00476  wikipedia            wikipedia:72%  inference:13%  onet_tasks:8%
global                     38  0.00464  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
under                      37  0.00452  wikipedia            wikipedia:97%  onet_dimensions:3%
epa                        35  0.00427  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
action                     34  0.00415  wikipedia            wikipedia:97%  onet_dimensions:3%
carbon                     34  0.00415  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
policies                   33  0.00403  wikipedia            wikipedia:76%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:6%
renewable                  32  0.00391  wikipedia            wikipedia:97%  onet_tasks:3%
act                        32  0.00391  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
party                      32  0.00391  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
research                   31  0.00378  wikipedia            wikipedia:39%  inference:26%  dwas:19%
power                      31  0.00378  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
others                     30  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:3%  inference:3%
standards                  30  0.00366  wikipedia            wikipedia:87%  onet_dimensions:13%
warming                    30  0.00366  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
president                  27  0.00330  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
initiative                 27  0.00330  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
equipment                  25  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
regional                   25  0.00305  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
air                        24  0.00293  wikipedia            wikipedia:92%  onet_dimensions:8%
trump                      24  0.00293  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
obama                      22  0.00268  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
principles                 19  0.00232  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:84%  wikipedia:11%  onet_tasks:5%
public                     19  0.00232  wikipedia            wikipedia:53%  onet_dimensions:21%  dwas:11%
initiatives                19  0.00232  wikipedia            wikipedia:79%  dwas:11%  onet_tasks:5%
reduce                     19  0.00232  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
oil                        19  0.00232  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
transportation             18  0.00220  wikipedia            wikipedia:89%  onet_tasks:6%  onet_dimensions:6%