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32 CITIZENS, GROUPS HONORED FOR ADDRESSING GLOBAL WARMING, OZONE DEPLETIONFOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, OCT. 31, 2000 Thirty-two individuals and organizations from around the world are receiving awards from EPA today in Washington, D.C. for helping to reduce the health and environmental risks of global warming (climate change) and stratospheric ozone depletion (the stratospheric ozone layer protects us from skin cancer dangers of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation) “EPA is proud to recognize the accomplishments and leadership of those who have made protection of the earth’s atmosphere a top priority,” said Bob Perciasepe, EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. “The winners of this year’s Climate and Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards are taking significant steps to reduce the pollutants that cause global warming and deplete the earth’s protective ozone layer. It is our hope that their commitment and contributions will inspire other individuals and organizations to make a difference in protecting the environment.” The awards will be presented at a special ceremony this evening between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Ballroom in Washington, D.C. The presentation is part of the Third Annual Earth Technologies Forum, a conference and exhibition on global climate change and stratospheric ozone protection technologies and policies, taking place Oct. 30 - Nov. 1. The Forum is sponsored by the International Climate Change Partnership (ICCP), and the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy, in cooperation with EPA, the US Department of Energy, the United Nations Environment Program, Environment Canada, and several other industry groups, governmental entities, and international government bodies. Since the yearly event began in 1990, EPA has given out 417 Climate and Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards. This year, there are 19 winners of the Climate Protection Awards, and 13 winners of the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards. R-166 (more) 2000 Climate Protection Award Winners Corporate and Government Alcan Ingot, Sebree Aluminum Plant, a division of Alcan Aluminum Corporation, USA American Honda Motor Co., Inc./Honda Motor Co. Ltd., USA Architectural Services Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong AT&T, USA ICI Klea, UK Intel Corporation, USA Novellus Systems, Inc., USA Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council and Oregon Office of Energy, USA United Technologies/International Fuel Cells, LLC, USA Visteon Corporation, USA Associations American Portland Cement Alliance (APCA), USA University of Colorado Environmental Center, USA Real Estate Roundtable, USA Individuals Ms. Sherri W. Goodman, US Department of Defense Dr. Jerry Mahlman, US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The Honorable Marc Morial, Mayor of New Orleans, LA Ms. Tia Nelson, Nature Conservancy Mr. Nobuo Okubo, Nissan Motor Company Dr. Robert T. Watson, The World Bank 2000 Stratospheric Ozone Award Winners Organizations Organization Comision Técnica Gubernamental de Ozono de Uruguay, Uruguay The Quaker Oats Company of Canada Ltd, Canada U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Individuals Dr. David Ball, Kidde Dr. Tom Batchelor, European Community Professor Penelope Canan, University of Denver Professor Dr. Horst Kruse, University of Hannover Germany Dr. David Liddy, UK Ministry of Defense Ms. Yasuko Matsumoto, Science University of Tokyo, Suwa College Mr. Steven McCormick, US Army Tank-Automotive Command Dr. Hideki Nishida, Hitachi Mr. Roberto de A. Peixoto, Maua Technology Institute Dr. Robert Van Slooten, United Nations Environment Program For more information about EPA’s awards and atmospheric protection programs, phone Kate Narburgh at 202-564-1846, or e-mail her at: narburgh.kate@epa.gov; also refer to: www.epa.gov/air and select climate protection, global warming, or ozone layer. For more information about this year’s Earth Technologies Forum, co-sponsored by EPA, see the website at: www.earthforum.com. R-166 ### Release date:10/31/2000 Receive our News Releases Automatically by Email
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