Vancouver BC Approves Climate Emergency Action Plan: The Vancouver BC City Council approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan with a goal of reducing GHG emissions 50% by 2030 through energy efficient construction and retrofits, pedestrian friendly infrastructure, and urban forestry expansion for carbon capture.

Portland and South Portland ME Adopt a Joint Climate Action Plan: South Portland ME and Portland ME adopted a joint climate and adaptation plan with goals including reducing GHG emissions 80% by 2050, transitioning municipal operations to 100% renewable energy by 2040, and building neighborhood resilience.

Lansing MI Creates City Operations CAP and Sustainability Commission: The Mayor of Lansing MI announced an executive order to create its first Climate Action Plan and a Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Sustainability to help the city reduce its carbon impact, increase energy efficiency, reduce waste, and reach other sustainability goals.

Ann Arbor MI Launches Climate Ambassador Program: Ann Arbor MI is launching their Climate Ambassador Program, meant to provide residents and students leadership training and the tools to advance carbon neutrality and sustainability activities in their neighborhoods and to help the city reach its carbon neutrality goal.