Going Downtown With New Energy
Exclusive: Why These Cities Are Leading on Clean Energy; It's not just about addressing climate change
Justin Worland, August 10, 2016 (Time Magazine)
“Cities large and small [which produce more than 60% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions are now] leading the charge on the country’s transition to clean energy… But addressing climate change is often not the reason that cities accelerate their push [according to Cities Are Ready For 100% Clean Energy from Sierra Club]…In San Diego, one of the country’s most conservative big cities, a Republican mayor committed to transitioning to clean energy by citing how the commitment will help expand the city’s clean tech sector. Leaders in Aspen, Colorado cited climate change’s effect on the local economy: global warming has detracted from the local ski industry…The majority of the cities’ plans include promoting energy efficiency…Some cities located in areas with abundant resources like wind and sun—such as Georgetown, TX—have focused largely on switching to renewables, as much for the economy as for the environment…” click here for more
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