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"The typical American household generates 55,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. The average German household contributes only 27,000 pounds and the Swedish household only 15,000 pounds. There is so much individuals can do to slow global warming. The need is urgent." David Gershon |
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About Us: Introduction Climate Change Action Brookline (CCAB) is a group of volunteer activists committed to the vision of Brookline evolving from an energy-consuming community to an energy-conserving community. Our vision: A flourishing, energy-efficient culture in Brookline Our mission: Create a greener and healthier future by connecting Brookline citizens to the ways they can reduce their carbon footprint at home, at work and in the community Our goal: Engage 85% of Brookline households with an average 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to 2003
CCAB is a member of Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN), a network of local and statewide groups dedicated to halting the threat of global climate change. CCAB has identified the following primary goal:
We realize that this goal is an audacious one, but have adopted it for two reasons. First, we believe that the need for action is urgent and the time short. Second, we intend for Brookline to be a model for other communities and to accelerate positive action elsewhere. To these ends, we must dramatically and visibly reduce our community's carbon footprint. We ask that everyone in Brookline take at least two actions:
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