A climate of progress: City of Boston climate action plan update 2011
This report is the first update since the publication of the original Boston climate action plan in 2007, following the Mayor’s executive order. The update in this document describes how Boston Government has been and will be implementing the Boston climate action plan. Its major components include: Reducing community greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050; Incorporating projected climate change into all formal planning and project review processes; Engaging all segments of the community in climate action and leadership; Developing innovative businesses and workforce skills to take advantage of climate action opportunities.