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All over America, communities are taking action to help solve global warming. From hybrid vehicle fleets in Charlotte, to green buildings in Austin, and homes powered with renewable energy in Seattle, local governments are moving forward with innovative energy solutions that curb global warming, save taxpayer dollars, and create healthier cities. These local leaders are moving America toward a safer and more secure future. Register or log in now!

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Featured Cool Cities

Delray Beach, FL

As of April 2008 Mayor Ellis and the Delray Beach City Council have created a seven member Green Task Force to come up with environmental suggestions for the city. They will meet for a six month perio

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Jacksonville, FL

Warming is causing glacier melt and thermal expansion of ocean water; sea level will rise and inundate coastal cities, such as Jacksonville, its beaches and coastal islands & marshes.Climate change

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Mountain View, CA

Mountain View has taken significant steps toward reducing Green House Gas emissions. In August 2007, City Council affirmed their plans for an environmental sustainability program including a staff c

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Garland, TX

Garland Mayor Signs Climate Protection Agreement
After several meetings, lots of phone calls, and persistence by the Sierra Club's Garland Cool Cities Lobbying team, Garland Mayor, Ron

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Visalia, CA

Recently, Visalia teamed with Strategic Energy Initiatives and the San Joaquin Clean Energy Organization to begin their greenhouse gas inventory. This inventory will measure community wide emissi

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Springfield, IL

Springfield is Abraham Lincoln's home town and the capital of Illinois. Mayor Davlin held a press conference on August 26, 2008 announcing that Springfield signed the US Council of Mayor's Climate

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Frankfort , KY

Signed onto the US Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement in July 2007. And has formed a Task force.

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