AKRON, Ohio — For the first time in about 15 years, the City of Akron updated its greenhouse gas inventory, which shows the city and its residents have successfully reduced greenhouse emissions.
What You Need To Know
- According to the report, there was a 29% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions community-wide
- From city operations, greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 54%
- As for next steps, the city said it will create a formal climate action planning process
The city said Casey Shevlin, the director of Sustainability and Resiliency, has worked with Power a Clean Future Ohio to develop the report. It shows a snapshot of the city’s greenhouse emissions currently, along with progress over the last 15 years.
According to the report, there was a 29% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions community-wide — shattering the goal of surpassing 20% reduction by 2025. From city operations, greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 54%…