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Mayor Menino's Climate Action Pledge

I pledge to take these 10 greenhouse gas-reducing actions:

Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
Use warm or cold water instead of hot for laundry.
Plan car-free days. Walk, ride a bike, or take public transportation.
Plant a tree.
Turn the thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer, especially at night and while away from home.
Recycle as much as possible, including newspapers, glass and plastic containers, and aluminum and steel cans.
Unplug electronic equipment when not in use.
Re-use paper and plastic bags; or better yet, bring a re-usable bag to stores.
Buy locally grown food when available.
Spread the word! Tell family and friends about climate action.

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City Calendar
City Calendar See a listing of meetings and events sponsored by the City's Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet.
Department Announcements
Municipal compost/organic waste/biogas:
The City of Boston is seeking expressions of interest in developing an enclosed composting facility for municipal leaf and yard waste that would include options for biogas generation and greenhouse gas reduction.
Request for Expressions of Interest (RFI) »
Press Release
EPA recognizes Boston's Sustainability Efforts.
The City of Boston received an Environmental Merit Award recognizing the City of Boston's significant contributions toward preserving and protecting our natural resources. "I am so proud that the City of Boston has been recognized not only as a leader in the state, but as an example for all of New England," said Mayor Menino.
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Mayor Menino announced the Solar Boston program advancing solar energy in the City of Boston
The Mayor was joined by U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman who commended the city for its work as one of the 13 inaugural cities in the country in this program, and the city's many partners. In another Fenway Park home run, the Boston Red Sox and National Grid will install a solar water heating system in the stadium.
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Transportation and Air Quality Grants 2008
The City of Boston is now accepting applications for matching grants for the installation of emissions-control equipment for on- and off-road diesel vehicles.
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Boston Honored with Governor's Green Award
The City received the Governor's Leading by Example Awards at a ceremony at the State House for making a difference in clean energy and environmental protection through an array of innovative programs.
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City Expands "Recycle More" Program
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Grow Boston Greener
Mayor Announces 100,000 Trees Will be Planted in city by 2020.
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