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Climate Change
Greenhouse gases include several pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2). These gases are believed to contribute to climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency defines “climate change” as any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer).
Although already known as an environmental leader among cities, the City of Dallas is taking an active role in further creating a more sustainable city through the reduction of greenhouse gases emitted from its City operations.
City of Dallas initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases include:
- In 2006, the Mayor of Dallas signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Change Agreement which is a commitment by mayors around the country to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their own cities and communities to 7% below 1990 levels by the year 2012.
- In 2005, the City conducted an emissions inventory to better understand the source and location of its emissions.
- The City of Dallas has completed a Greenhouse Gas Inventory of municipal and community emissions. This inventory shows our impact on air quality, broken down by sector, and our next steps for addressing those areas where we can make a difference.
- The City of Dallas is currently working on a Sustainability Plan. This plan will include goals, principles and strategies required to support and implement the vision of Dallas becoming a more sustainable community.
