Here are some programs that can help you make a difference for the environment.

Display # 5101520253050100All 1      ICLEI At ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) USA our mission is build, serve, and drive a movement of local governments to advance deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and achieve tangible improvements in local sustainability. 2      US Mayors’ Climate Action Handbook US Mayors’ Climate Action Handbook offers examples of actions that local governments can take to reduce global warming emissions and implement the commitments for climate protection called out in the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement (MCPA). The handbook offers initial steps cities can take to effectively engage in meeting their emissions reduction target and includes policies, actions, tools, best practices and resources. It is a 1 MB PDF document. 3      The Clean Air Climate Protection (CACP) Software The Clean Air Climate Protection (CACP) Software is an ICLEI tool to that helps local governments create greenhouse gas inventories, quantify the benefits of reduction measures and formulate local climate action plans. The software enables them to develop strategies to reduce both greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions. 4      Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional and State Governments Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional and State Governments (a.k.a. the Adaptation Guidebook) is a framework that communities can use to prepare for and adapt to regional climate changes. The guidebook is designed to take the mystery out of planning for climate impacts by specifying the practical steps and strategies that can put into place now to build community resilience into the future. It was co-authored by the Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington, King County, Washington, Executive Ron Sims and King County’s global warming team. It is a 5.6 MB PDF document. 5      Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. 6      Earth System Research Laboratory Obtain the climatologies of temperature, precipitation and other variables for cities throughout the United States and its possessions. 7      US Census Bureau Decennial Census - taken every 10 years to collect information about the people and housing of the United States 8      US Energy Usage Check the carbon footprint of your state. 9      Cool Cities 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!