US cities fighting climate change

8 May 2009 | Author: Jeanette Wiemers, newsbriefs editor | Print version | Send to a friend

Report details strategies in use by 40 largest urban areas to limit carbon footprint

Innovative ways in which 40 of the US’s largest cities are mitigating their carbon footprints are detailed in a new report out this week from Living Cities. According to the report, four of five big cities reported that sustainability goals are among their top five priorities, and over 75% of these big cities already have or are creating detailed plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nearly all cities reported that they were investing in strategies to boost mass transit efforts, and were hoping to attract green-collar industries.

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