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Yes Magazine Article featuring US Transition Initiatives
"Towns Rush to Make Low-Carbon Transition"
More and more neighborhoods are making the transition to a climate-friendly community. Has yours?
by Tara Lohan, posted Dec 01, 2009
The coastal town of Lincoln City, Oregon, has a lot to lose if nothing is done about climate change. The town sits 11 feet above sea level, and unchecked climate change could erode its beaches or flood the town.
Residents are taking matters into their own hands. “We could ignore it, let the federal government deal with it,” Mayor Lori Hollingsworth says. “We’re not willing to do that.” Last year Lincoln City committed to becoming carbon neutral through renewable energy, energy efficiency, and offsets.
Yes Magazine Article featuring US Transition Initiatives
"Towns Rush to Make Low-Carbon Transition"
More and more neighborhoods are making the transition to a climate-friendly community. Has yours?
by Tara Lohan, posted Dec 01, 2009
The coastal town of Lincoln City, Oregon, has a lot to lose if nothing is done about climate change. The town sits 11 feet above sea level, and unchecked climate change could erode its beaches or flood the town.
Residents are taking matters into their own hands. “We could ignore it, let the federal government deal with it,” Mayor Lori Hollingsworth says. “We’re not willing to do that.” Last year Lincoln City committed to becoming carbon neutral through renewable energy, energy efficiency, and offsets.