“As city leaders, we have a responsibility to confront the gathering climate crisis. The success of our efforts to create a sustainable Los Angeles will be measured by our children. It is with them in mind that we must act today. Together we will transform Los Angeles into the cleanest and greenest big city in America”
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa

Population: 3,849,378 (2006)

GHG Emissions: 1,320,798 metric tons CO2e (1998)

Targets and Goals: Reduce GHG emissions by 35% below 1990 levels by 2030
Increase renewable energy use to 20% by 2010, 35% by 2020

Top Actions:

Energy Efficiency

- Mandated a green buildings standards for all new public buildings

Transportation

- Invested in fleet of alternative fuel vehicles including city trucks, buses and over 1,000 hybrid passenger cars

Waste Management

- Recycled 62% of solid waste

Key Links and Contacts

- http://www.ladwp.com/library/statichtml/homepage_greenla.html
- Please provide contact information for climate experts in your government organization
- Please provide, if possible, great pictures representing climate change and action from your jurisdiction.