* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Conway
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Global Warming Solutions - Carbon Neutral City
For the purpose of calling on the Mayor, the Baltimore City Council, the Baltimore City Administrator, the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, and the Baltimore Commission on Sustainability to take all necessary actions to make Baltimore a carbon neutral city by 2050.
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Baltimore City is responsible for promoting the public health and safety of its residents, including ensuring citizens have access to clean air, clean water, and a livable environment.
The International Energy Agency’s 2021 Global Energy Review estimates that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will increase by almost 5% this year to 33 billion metric tons, based on the latest national data from around the world, as well as real-time analysis of economic growth trends and new energy projects that are set to begin operations. This is the second-largest increase in history - reversing most of the decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The key driver of this increase is coal demand, which is set to grow by 4.5%, surpassing its 2019 level and approaching its all-time peak from 2014. The electricity sector accounts for three-quarters of this increase.
In 2017, Baltimore was responsible for the emission of 7,487,000 metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 eq). The stationary energy sector contributes 72% of Ba...
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