Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program

Many greenhouse gases (GHG), which trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change, have local sources.  Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is produced by burning fossil fuels and is emitted by motorized vehicles and power plants producing energy for homes and offices.  Methane, or CH4, is a product of organic waste decomposition at landfill and sewage treatment sites.

Working with ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection campaign, the City created a CO2 Reduction Plan to help guide its GHG emission reduction efforts.  The Plan assessed 1990 emission levels and outlined 20 actions the City could undertake to help reach the ultimate emissions target of 80% of 1990 levels by 2010.  The Department of Conservation & Environmental Services coordinates implementation of the CO2 Reduction Plan and monitors the City’s progress by performing annual emission inventories.

  2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Inventory

  2000 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction Plan

Your Community, Your Environment, Your Choice

Global Warming Curriculum

What You Can Do at Home (EPA)

What You Can Do on the Road (EPA)

What You Can Do at School (EPA)

Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

Additional Information

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

ICLEI - Global

ICLEI - USA

California Climate Action Registry