Ballon, P., M. Ebling, N. Ela, A. Gad, J. Irwin, J. Knauss, C. McCahill, S. Munger, and R. Webber. Local Policies for Greenhouse Gas Reduction. Mayors Innovation Project.
President Donald Trump’s announced withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement is a clear shirking of responsibility on behalf of the federal government, but across the country, organizers, activists, mayors, governors and others are only increasing their commitment to the principles of the agreement. Mayors and their cities have many ways to contribute to sound climate policy and carbon reduction. Here we introduce some of the key ways that cities can make a difference in the face of federal inaction.