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Issue #10: The Cool Cities Campaign

What is the Cool Cities Campaign?
"So what is a Cool City? These are cities that have made a commitment to curb global warming by signing the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement. Begun in 2005, the Cool Cities campaign empowers city residents and local leaders to join and encourage their cities to implement smart energy solutions to save money and build a cleaner, safer future. Read More

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  • Cool Cities Resources
    Everything from activist tools to best practices to campaign handouts to help you start a Cool Cities Campaign where you live. Download the documents...
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  • Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
    Many cities, in this country and abroad, already have strong local policies and programs in place to reduce global warming pollution, but more action is needed at the local, state, and federal levels to meet the challenge.
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news New Bern May Join Cool Cities

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