[bouldercouncilhotline] Hotline: Re: Update on Local Commitments Following U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Agreement

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Sender: Morzel, Lisa

Kendra

Thanks to you, Carl, and others for addressing this so quickly. I wholeheartedly support this action and response to the irresponsible actions by those at the head of our federal government and strongly feel we have no choice but to act quickly, clearly, and strongly towards these globally devastating actions.

Thank you!!

Lisa Morzel
Member, Boulder City Council
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On Jun 2, 2017, at 10:15 AM, Tupper, Kendra <TupperK at bouldercolorado.gov<mailto:TupperK at bouldercolorado.gov>> wrote:

Councilmembers,

Following the federal government’s disappointing announcement that the U.S. would be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, there has been an inspiring flurry of local action occurring at the city and state levels. City staff is working to stay informed and sort through the various opportunities for collaborative commitments with other cities, and I will work with Jane and Carl Castillo to keep everyone updated as more opportunities arise.

I’m proud to say that yesterday afternoon, Boulder joined 81 (and counting!) other cities by committing to adopt, honor and uphold the commitments of the Paris Agreement:
https://medium.com/@ClimateMayors/climate-mayors-commit-to-adopt-honor-and-uphold-paris-climate-agreement-goals-ba566e260097

This is in line with the Climate Commitment goals adopted by the city in late 2016 – when the U.S. first committed to the Paris Agreement, President Obama committed to reducing emissions by 26-28% by 2025 (as compared to 2005). Boulder’s emissions reductions targets are much more aggressive than this already, so Boulder was able to join other leading cities to formally support this global agreement.

The communications staff is working on a press release related to this, and both Carl and I are following up on other joint commitments that are popping up – one led by Mayor Bloomberg, and another by World Wildlife Fund. We will do our best to keep everyone updated and make sure that Boulder continues to be included in these important announcements and commitments.

Thank you for continuing to prioritize Boulder’s climate commitment – this allows us to be included in groups of leading national and international cities, and gives us all hope in the face of disheartening news from Washington.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Best,

Kendra Tupper
Energy Services Manager
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