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Combating Climate Change
As part of an ambitious environmental agenda to make Los Angeles the cleanest and greenest big city in America, Mayor Villaraigosa has initiated an aggressive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Through mitigation and adaptation strategies, the City will reduce CO2 emissions 35% below 1990 levels by 2030.
Mayor Villaraigosa believes that Los Angeles has a responsibility to confront the gathering climate crisis. As a signatory to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and a member of the C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group, which includes the world's leading cities, Los Angeles is sharing effective strategies for combating the negative impacts of climate change.
For more information about the C40 Cities, click here: C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group .
