Day 17 of 20
2011
Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative, August 2011 Newsletter
Climate Showcase Communities Move Forward
As we all know, Tompkins County has taken a bold stance on climate change by committing itself to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an interim goal of 20% reduction by 2020. But how does a community get from a vision to the reality of a sustainable future?
One strategy the county is using to reach these goals is teaming up with the internationally acclaimed, local EcoVillage at Ithaca (EVI) to establish the county as a national exemplar of smart growth and sustainable development…
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This post is part of a 20 day special series about the EcoVillage at Ithaca, leading up to their 20th anniversary event on September 17th. Visit their website, www.ecovillageithaca.org, to learn more!
Posted by Rebecca on September 15th, 2011 – Day 17 of 20