Gresham, Oregon's fourth largest city has just signed onto the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, thereby committing itself to reducing overall greenhouse emissions. It remains to be seen whether or not the city will truly follow through with its loft goal, but the fact that it has signed onto the Agreement is cause to celebrate. So far, the city is using methane power for a co-generator in its wastewater treatment plan, and the City Hall uses a biodiesel blend in operations vehicles.
Seven other Oregon cities have signed the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; while this is not the only way for a city to state its commitment to greenhouse gas reduction, it is probably the most common way. Of Oregon's seven largest cities, five have now signed the Mayors Agreement. One of the others - Hillsboro - is working on formulating a plan to reduce emissions, though it has not yet publicly stated its goal. Only two of the state's seven largest cities - Salem and Medford - have so far taken no action at all. VISIT THE OCCSN ACTION DASHBOARD TO TELL SALEM AND MEDFORD TO TAKE ACTION!
Seven other Oregon cities have signed the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; while this is not the only way for a city to state its commitment to greenhouse gas reduction, it is probably the most common way. Of Oregon's seven largest cities, five have now signed the Mayors Agreement. One of the others - Hillsboro - is working on formulating a plan to reduce emissions, though it has not yet publicly stated its goal. Only two of the state's seven largest cities - Salem and Medford - have so far taken no action at all. VISIT THE OCCSN ACTION DASHBOARD TO TELL SALEM AND MEDFORD TO TAKE ACTION!
