NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Chief executives from such major corporations as General Electric and DuPont teamed up with environmental organizations Monday, urging U.S. lawmakers Monday to pass sweeping legislation that would ultimately cut greenhouse gas emissions.
"The time has come for constructive action that draws strength equally from business, government, and non-governmental stakeholders," said Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of General Electric, who participated in the program
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General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt (L) answered questions Monday at a press conference organized by the US Climate Action Partnership, joined by Jonathan Lash, President of World Resources Institute. |