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Jun 5, 2009 11:50 am US/Pacific

Berkeley Council Approves Climate Action Plan

 Environment & The Green Beat

BERKELEY (BCN) ― The Berkeley City Council has voted unanimously to adopt a climate action plan aimed at reducing the city's greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2020.

City officials said the plan, approved Tuesday night, details strategies for enhancing sustainable transportation options, saving energy in buildings and creating green jobs.

Mayor Tom Bates said in a statement, "Berkeley is tackling the urgent crisis of climate change by acting locally. The City Council, community and staff have designed a bold climate action plan that is holistic in its approach to land use, transportation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community engagement."

The plan aims to bring Berkeley into compliance with Measure G, a 2006 initiative approved by 81 percent of the city's voters. It established an aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target of 80 percent by 2050.

City staff members estimate the plan will cost about $3 million in fiscal 2009 and $6.6 million in fiscal 2010.

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