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In 2008, the Westchester Global Warming Task Force presented its comprehensive Action Plan calling for an aggressive reduction goal for greenhouse gas emissions by all sectors of the community: a 20 percent reduction by 2015 and an 80 percent reduction by 2050. Read the plan to learn what you can do to contribute.

 

Governments, businesses, K-12 and higher education institutions all have a part to play in this critical initiative. We encourage all Westchester residents to use the resources assembled here to take action on this critical issue.

 

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Business 
Save money while reducing your company’s carbon footprint. Take the Westchester Green Business Challenge. Sign up for this program to receive easy-to-use tools and valuable recognition.

Share your green business case study showing the steps you've taken to be green. Use checklists to help take your efforts to the next level. 
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County Government 

The county is committed to working with all sectors of the community on achieving GHG reduction goals. Use the interactive Global Warming Action Plan to learn what you can do today to reduce your carbon footprint and promote sustainability.

The Climate Change Advisory Council is tracking countywide progress.    
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Municipal Government

Full participation of cities, towns and villages in Westchester is critical to regional sustainability efforts. Start a sustainability program in your community or use our resources and tools to take your existing program to the next level. Submit information on your municipality’s sustainability efforts.

Read what local government peers are doing in the region to combat climate change.  
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Higher Education

Higher Education

The county is partnering with the Environmental Consortium of Hudson Valley Colleges and Universities to implement its Action Plan and track sustainability efforts of county colleges and universities. Institutions can complete a questionnaire on their efforts to share best practices.

Read recommended actions. Access tips and tools in the Education Appendix from the Action Plan. 
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K-12

K-12: Green Schools Coalition of Westchester

K-12 schools are rethinking programs and policies with the environment in mind. See who's involved and read about the recent GSCW membership conference.  

Read the Education Appendix of the Action Plan for a valuable list of recommendations and resources.
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