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Local Issues with Global Impact: Help Implement the Climate Action Plan Monday, April 13, 2009
In April 2008, the Chattanooga Green Committee hosted a visioning event, which attracted over 500 citizens. Together, they generated over 1000 ideas in a single night, all of which helped in the development of the Chattanooga Climate Action Plan.
One year later, the community comes together again. On April 22, 2009—Earth Day—the Green Committee asks Chattanoogans to commit to implement the Climate Action Plan. This event, hosted at UTC’s University Center from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, will be the first step in mobilizing passionate individuals to lower the City’s carbon and environmental footprints. Once a citizen commits they will be given a short assignment and asked to attend a follow-up meeting with others who have committed to the same sub topic.
Citizens can sign up to be apart of Action Teams that include energy conservation, alternative energy, waste reduction, green buildings, recycling and waste, sustainable industrial practices, smart growth, food and agriculture, transportation, air quality, biodiversity, green infrastructure, urban and regional forests, water quality and quantity, community awareness and participation, business participation, government policy and purchasing, and schools.
Communities throughout the United States are becoming aware of the impact they have on the global environment. Many fear that the battle against global warming will hinder development and adversely impact quality of life. However, experience now shows that opportunity lies in the development of sustainable communities. Green business is booming, jobs are being created and quality of life is improving. The Chattanooga Green Community Commitment Event will give the citizens of Chattanooga the opportunity to dedicate to that change locally.
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