 City of Arlington and UTA Endorse Blueprint for Green
Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck and University of Texas at Arlington President James D. Spaniolo held a press conference in December to showcase local successes on energy and climate solutions and call on President-elect Barack Obama and the incoming Congress to empower greater local action to create green jobs and address climate and energy challenges.
Mayors, county executives, and other local elected officials held similar events throughout the country during “Local Climate Action Week,” Dec. 8 through 15, endorsing a “Blueprint” for the new president and Congress, and seeking to send a message about the need for federal support in solving climate and energy challenges.
“Local governments are in a unique position to dramatically reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and stimulate the economy,” said Mayor Cluck, citing the city’s methane gas recycling program at the landfill as one of Arlington’s innovative renewable energy success stories.
Both the City of Arlington and The University of Texas at Arlington recently completed a carbon footprint analysis to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which have serious effects on public health and quality of life. Both are award-winning leaders in recycling, composting and energy conservation programs. Additionally, the University is home to numerous alternative energy research projects.
“Technological innovations can create the new jobs that are needed for a healthy national economy, while making our local communities better, more sustainable places to live,” said President Spaniolo.
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