Charlotte Sets GHG Reduction Goals: Charlotte approved goals to reduce carbon emissions, including a reduction of twelve tons of carbon dioxide or equivalent gases per resident to two tons per resident by 2050 and a carbon neutral by 2030 goal for the municipality.

Denver Plans for Deep Decarbonization: Denver released an updated Climate Action Plan, outlining a pathway for deep decarbonization in buildings, transportation, and electricity generation that will help meet the city's GHG emissions reduction goal of 80% by 2050 and the 100% renewable electricity goals for city operations by 2025 and citywide by 2030.

Philadelphia Adopts the 2018 International Building Code: Philadelphia became one of only three jurisdictions in the continental United States to ratify the 2018 International Building Code for commercial construction, which will require new buildings to be more energy efficient, advancing the city's 80% by 2050 GHG emissions goal.

Saanich BC Approves the First Active Transportation Plan: Saanich BC will move forward with an active transportation plan, which outlines their long-term vision and short-term priorities for walking, cycling, and transit infrastructure investments.

Climate Change Op-Ed Featuring Nils Moe and Johanna Partin: Nils Moe, USDN's Managing Director, and Johanna Partin, CNCA's Director, recently co-authored an op-ed published in The Hill about how cities will be the most susceptible to climate impacts and how the public can take action.

Washington DC Approves Establishing a Green Bank: Washington DC became the first U.S. city to officially establish a Green Bank, allowing the city to accelerate deployment of clean energy technology, leverage private investment, and increase efficiency of public funds.

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