U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has announced that 35 midwest communities have joined its Community Climate Change Initiative and committed to take action to reduce their town’s carbon footprint.
“Local governments play a critical role in addressing climate change,” said Cheryl Newton, EPA regional Air Division director. ‘Reducing greenhouse gases will not only help the environment, it will also help communities and citizens reduce waste and improve their bottom line by saving on energy costs.’
In Illinois, sixteen communities — Alton, Bellwood, Carbondale, Des Plaines, Evanston, Evergreen Park, Gilberts, Hoffman Estates, Niles, Oak Park, Orland Park, Rock Island, Schaumburg, Urbana, Warrenville and Westmont – have joined. In Indiana, four communities — Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Michigan City and West Lafayette – have joined. Two Michigan communities — Delta Township and Kalamazoo – have joined. Seven Minnesota communities — Apple Valley, Falcon Heights, Northfield, Oakdale, Roseville, Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud – have joined. Four Ohio communities — Cleveland, Columbus, East Palestine and Rittman – have joined. And two Wisconsin communities — Bayfield and Waukesha – have joined.
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