Week 11 - Blog Post 15b

Larry Feirman State & Local Government

April 2, 2021 Week 11

Blog Entry #15b

San Mateo County

a) https://www.google.com/search?q=How+is+san+mateo+county+addressing+climate+change&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS858US859&oq=How+is+san+mateo+county+addressing+climate+change&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.13420j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

b) https://cmo.smcgov.org/blog/2019-09-17/board-supervisors-declare-climate-emergency-san-mateocounty#:~:text=The%20County%20of%20San%20Mateo%20has%20taken%20a%20number%20of,the%20Flood%20and%20Sea%20Level

The County of San Mateo has taken a number of actions to address climate change, including: coordinating with cities on climate action planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; launching Climate Ready SMC to better prepare the County for the changing climate; and facilitating the formation of the Flood and Sea Level.

“The climate crisis has arrived and we must accelerate our efforts to both reduce our carbon emissions and prepare for the impacts of a rapidly warming planet,” said Supervisor Dave Pine, also a coauthor of the resolution. “It is incumbent upon San Mateo County to continue to show leadership in addressing this existential challenge.”

The County of San Mateo has taken a number of actions to address climate change, including: coordinating with cities on climate action planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; launching Climate Ready SMC to better prepare the County for the changing climate; and facilitating the formation of the Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District in partnership with the City/County Association of Governments.

“Effectively preparing for climate change impacts will require a broad network of partnerships, use of the best data available, and the commitment of our leaders countywide and regionally. The collective will and investment of our Board in rising to this challenge is a model that will produce measurable results in our County operations and across our communities,” said Jim Eggemeyer, director of the County’s Office of Sustainability.

The Redwood City Community achieves a 15% reduction (110,466 metric tons) in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Engaged residents and community-based organizations work together with local government to reduce emissions and implement sustainable practices in the community, at home, and at work.

Redwood City has prepared a 52-page report addressing Climate change in detail(attached).

 https://www.ca-ilg.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/redwood_city-_community_climate_action_plan.pdf

The AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan has defined this reduction goal as a 15% reduction in emissions from today's levels (2005) by 2020. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is required by law to implement and enforce AB 32. ... Redwood City is aligning its goals and efforts with State legislation.

The 2030 Climate Action Plan and Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy are available here.

After The Flood – Viewed - 040121

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