Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed an executive order that commits the city to become carbon neutrality the year 2050.
“Climate change is a global issue but has severe local impacts on Pittsburgh residents, especially upon those in low-income communities who bear the brunt of negative impacts from rising temperatures, tainted air and water, and severe weather,” Mayor Peduto said.
“The good news is we are taking serious steps to confront these issues and emerge from this crisis with a stronger economy and a better future for generations of Pittsburgh residents to come.”
Peduto's order directs all City departments to evaluate their carbon footprints implement environmentally friendly changes and plans going forward, including, among many others, improving energy efficiency in all City buildings, change City streetlights to LED and replace City vehicles with electric or alternative fuel vehicles.
The full text of the mayor's order can be read here.