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In February 2008, the Climate Change: Westchester Global Warming Task Force presented its Westchester Global Warming Action Plan 2008, which calls 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.
 Business Want to save money while reducing your company’s carbon footprint? Take the Westchester Green Business Challenge. By signing up for this program, your company will receive easy-to-use tools and valuable recognition. Learn More |
 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. Learn More |
 Municipal Government The full participation of cities, towns and villages in Westchester County is critical to regional sustainability efforts. Start a sustainability program in your community or use our tools and information to take an existing program to the next level. Learn More |
 Higher Education The county is partnering with the Environmental Consortium of Hudson Valley Colleges and Universities. Read the summary of recommended actions and the Education Appendix from the Action Plan. Learn More |
 K-12: Green Schools Coalition of Westchester (GSCW) K-12 schools throughout Westchester are rethinking programs and policies with the environment in mind. Read the Education Appendix to the county’s Action Plan. Learn More |