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Climate Protection Plan

Climate Protection Plan
  • Climate Protection Plan
  • Appendix A: Phase 1 recommendations
  • Appendix B: Phase 2 recommendations
  • Appendix C: Implementation of Phase 1
  • Appendix D: Report of Climate Protection subgroup
  • Appendix E: Notes on data for clean air and climate protection software
  • Appendix F: Going green in KC
  • Appendix G: Existing activities
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    Other Climate Protection Plan links
  • Progress report to the mayor and City Council
  • Steering Committee
  • Meeting schedule
  • What can I do
  • Resources
  • City Ordinance No. 060777
  • City Ordinance No. 070436
    • Environmental Management Commission
  • EMC Climate protection report
  • EMC Climate protection report summary
  • More on the EMC

    • Climate disruption is one of the most serious challenges facing our world today. To protect the health and economic well-being of current and future generations, we must reduce our emissions of heat-trapping (greenhouse) gases by using the technology, know-how, and practical solutions already at our disposal. Mayor Kay Barnes is championing the development of the Climate Protection Plan. Barnes appointed an 11-member steering committee of community leaders to guide the planning process.

    What is global warming and why should we care?

    Global warming is already occurring. The evidence is compelling and the urgency of taking action becomes clearer with every new scientific study. We can’t avoid all the consequences of global warming, but committing ourselves to action today can help ensure our children and grandchildren inherit a healthy world full of opportunity.

    What are the benefits of climate protection?

    Cities that have taken action to reduce global warming pollution are saving millions of taxpayer dollars while boosting real estate values, attracting new jobs and businesses, and improving community livability. Investments in mass transit; commitment to clean, renewable energy; improved public health from cleaner air; and new partnerships with the private sector all result in greater economic prosperity for citizens. They also make a city a cleaner, safer and more desirable place to live. (See the EMC Climate Protection Report.)

    Kansas City has been working over the past 10 years to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. More about these efforts.

      

     
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