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Climate change is an epic environmental challenge.
The United States is committed to meeting the challenge of climate change, both through strong domestic actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and by working with other nations to shape a strong and ratifiable agreement. We are pleased at the significant progress being made here in Lyon on issues such as capacity building and compliance. However, the pace of progress on other issues, including the market-based mechanisms, is lagging behind. Clearly, much remains to be done. We must all work hard and with an open mind to succeed at The Hague.