Chapter 1: Introduction

 

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The science is clear.  Global warming is a real and significant threat to humankind.  However, our response to this threat presents opportunities to create a more livable, equitable and economically vibrant community.  By using energy more efficiently, harnessing renewable energy to power our buildings, enhancing access to sustainable transportation modes, recycling our waste, and building local food systems, we can keep dollars in our local economy, create new green jobs and improve community quality of life.  In fact, most of the actions in the plan will provide more savings – nearly $500 million in total by 2020 - than initial costs.

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