City of Lawrence staff to propose new climate neutrality resolution
City of Lawrence staff will recommend commissioners repeal a 2020 renewable energy ordinance and instate a resolution aimed at attaining climate neutrality by 2050.
City of Lawrence advisory boards may ask commission to adopt climate neutrality resolution
Two City of Lawrence advisory boards will consider asking the commission to replace a 2020 ordinance aiming to transition to full renewable energy use by 2035 with a new resolution aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.
Lawrence advisory boards will reevaluate city’s goal to achieve fully renewable energy usage
Members of two Lawrence advisory boards will soon put their heads together to evaluate whether the city’s renewable energy goals are realistic, and how they line up with overarching sustainability plans for the county.
Douglas County commissioners approve climate action plan
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a climate action plan intended to help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Lawrence, Douglas County commissions to hear presentations on draft climate action plan; county to consider adopting it
Local governments will soon consider adopting a final draft of a climate action plan to help Lawrence and Douglas County mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Lawrence-Douglas County Office of Sustainability
Douglas County Sustainability Office seeks feedback on climate action plan
The Douglas County Sustainability Office will hold open house meetings this week and next to hear from the public about a draft climate action plan.
Douglas County sustainability team to hold climate effects focus group with BIPOC community members
BIPOC community members are invited to share how climate issues affect their communities as part of a session with the Douglas County sustainability team.
Douglas County Sustainability Team seeks Indigenous community members’ perspectives on climate
Indigenous community members are invited to join with the Douglas County Sustainability Team on Wednesday for a climate justice discussion.
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Drought elevates concerns about wildfires, climate change’s effects on Douglas County
Daniel Lassman has more than two decades of experience with controlled burns in rural Douglas County, but a recent burn on his family’s farm caused him to take a step back and re-evaluate his game plan.
Lawrence City Commission receives Climate Action Plan update, thanks sustainability staff
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday received an update from city staff about the progress of the Climate Action Plan and expressed excitement about moving it forward.
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