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This Resolution, adopted by the Iowa General Assembly on Earth Day 2019, acknowledges the serious threat posed by climate change, citing scientific consensus from bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which attribute warming to human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases. The resolution highlights the potential negative impacts on human health, safety, ecosystems, and infrastructure, as well as the significant economic risks to Iowa's agricultural sector, which is a major producer of corn and soybeans. In response, the Iowa General Assembly commits to taking necessary legislative actions to mitigate and prevent climate change impacts, improve air quality, and foster sustainable economic growth. This includes developing a state climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, setting ambitious goals for clean renewable energy and energy efficiency with incentives and public reporting, and encouraging educational institutions and the public to engage in research, education, and collaborative projects to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate-aware lifestyles.