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Carbon Calculator and Climate Action Pledge Tool:


Climate change heroes:

    Roger Smith

    Work statewide. Roger Smith, as coordinator of the CT Climate Coalition and campaign director of CT Clean Water Action, has devoted the past six years to mobilizing citizens, students, and other organizations to support clean energy, energy efficiency and strong public policy to address climate change in Connecticut. At the local level, he has also coordinated the creation of West Hartford’s comprehensive model municipal energy plan.

     

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Mitigation

windMitigation refers to efforts to stabilize the climate by drastically reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.  Here are some of the highlights of Connecticut’s mitigation initiatives:

  • Connecticut’s greenhouse gas inventory provides a baseline for CT’s aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets.
  • Connecticut law requires the state to reduce greenhouse gases by 10% by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
  • Attaining these goals will require strong commitment from our leaders and actions by every sector of society.  Learn about actions for homes and individuals, businesses, towns, etc.
  • Meet Connecticut’s climate heroes, the many people and organizations contributing to Connecticut’s leadership and progress on climate action.
  • Use our Carbon Calculator to determine your own carbon footprint, and then Make a Pledge to reduce your household carbon emissions.