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Energy and Climate Change
Energy is an issue that permeates every environmental question. From the emissions generated by the built environment to the energy consumed in production and transportation to the uncertainty about future fuel reserves, solutions are needed to address a wide range of concerns. Chief among them is the challenge of climate change, which is largely caused by the emission of greenhouse gases created through energy consumption. Reversing the effects of climate change will require action on a number of fronts, such as energy conservation, exploration of renewable energy sources and both individual and governmental commitments to cutting carbon consumption.
- Climate Registry: The District joined the Climate Registry in June 2007 in order to voluntarily report the District's carbon emissions. The Registry works to develop measurement standards, so that emissions can be accurately tracked by jurisdictions across the country.
- ICLEI: The District is participating in ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection Campaign, which helps cities to adopt policies that will have a measurable impact on greenhouse gas emissions. This is accomplished by conducting a baseline measurement of emissions and then developing a climate action plan that sets a specific target for emission reduction.
- Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement: Signed by Mayor Adrian Fenty in January 2007, this agreement is an initiative by the U.S. Council of Mayors to meet the goals of the Kyoto Protocol at a local level.
- Calculate Your Carbon Footprint: Curious as to how much carbon emissions your daily activities produce? Use this tool to measure your impact and learn about ways to reduce your emissions.
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