City Of Portsmouth: Sustainable Practices

Portsmouth NH

11 September, 2021

11:11 AM

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Press release from the City of Portsmouth: September 10, 2021 STATEMENT FROM THE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES COMMITTEE: We aim to educate on climate change trends, bolster and support efforts to build resiliency to protect our community from extreme weather events and take advantage of the advancements in clean technology. We feel the urgency of the climate crisis and aim to serve the City of Portsmouth to push for sustainable practices to minimize the effects of climate change and enable the City and its residents to: Reduce dependence upon fossil fuels; Reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufactured substances; Reduce dependence on activities that harm life-sustaining eco-systems; and Meet the hierarchy of present and future human needs fairly and efficiently." Apply The Natural Step Principles and Drawdown solutions to local issues Support creation of an Energy Committee and preparation for a Work Session on Community Power Bolster efforts by the Sub-Groups of  SEAREI  born from the 2020/2021 Drawdown series of Workshops, to support and push more Sustainability Initiatives in addition to the ones here: CREAT Climate Resiliency Report | City of Portsmouth Use the City's resources, personnel, and finances strategically to meet the urgency of this moment. For example, having personnel ready to respond to the opportunities available through The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Provide active guidance and support to the City Manager, City Boards, Committees, and Departments to attain the 2025 Master Plan's vision of meeting the 'Net Zero Energy' Policy adopted 2018 SEAREI CREAT Climate Resiliency Report | City of Portsmouth This press release was produced by the City of Portsmouth. The views expressed here are the author's own.