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All over America, communities are taking action to help solve global warming. From hybrid vehicle fleets in Charlotte, to green buildings in Austin, and homes powered with renewable energy in Seattle, local governments are moving forward with innovative energy solutions that curb global warming, save taxpayer dollars, and create healthier cities. At a time when the federal government is failing to act, these local leaders are moving America toward a safer and more secure future.
So what is a Cool City? These are cities that have made a commitment to stopping global warming by signing the U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement. The Cool Cities campaign helps cities turn their commitments into action by pushing for smart energy solutions.
UNDER THE AGREEMENT, PARTICIPATING CITIES COMMIT TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING THREE ACTIONS:
Strive to meet or beat the Kyoto Protocol targets in their own communities, through actions ranging from anti-sprawl land-use policies to urban forest restoration projects to public information campaigns;
Urge their state governments, and the federal government, to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the greenhouse gas emission reduction target suggested for the United States in the Kyoto Protocol -- 7% reduction from 1990 levels by 2012; and
Urge the U.S. Congress to pass the bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation, which would establish a national emission trading system.
Check out the Mayor’s Climate Agreement here:
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/climate/PDF/Resolution_FinalLanguage_06-13-05.pdf
and the Sierra Club's national Cool Cities web site:
http://www.coolcities.us/
For more information you can contact any of the following:
Kim Yarbray 632-1550, Joel Landau 854-2728
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