Cities Go Where Nations Fear

Mayors announce Global Green New Deal at C40 Summit

Cailin Crowe, October 10, 2019 (Smart Cities Dive)

“…[Ninety-four mayors recognized a global climate emergency by committing to keep global heating under the Paris climate agreement goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius by supporting] a Global Green New Deal at the C40 Climate Summit…[Announced by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, it is similar to NY Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s proposed U.S. Green New Deal, which calls for] public investment of renewable energy to support decarbonization…

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…[The participating] cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 22% on average…[by] deploying more than 66,000 electric buses across the C40 city streets (compared to 100 in 2009); banning or restricting use of non-recyclable plastics in 18 cities (compared to two in 2009); and committing to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030 in 24 of the cities…The main priorities for cities with Green New Deals include accelerated timelines and ambitious goals for the buildings and transportation sectors…” click here for more

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