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When and why was "‘we’re still in’ launched
in 2017 in response to trump pulling out of Paris agreement
when was ‘america’s all in’ launched
2021
what is ‘america’s all in’ (list)
a partnership of 5000 cities, states, tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, faith, healthcare, and culture
what is being done in fort collins, colorado (3)
21% of buses electric by 2050, utilities administration building platinum energy efficiency certified, energy companies investing into geothermal energy
what is the national aquarium in baltimore doing (5)
solar power plants around the us, solar tree at a local pier to generate power, incorporating exhibits about climate change like rising sea level simulations, zero single use plastic, food and waste recycling
what is the american university in washington doing (5)
carbon neutral 2 years ahead of goal, 2500 solar panels in north carolina - not local due to space and climate constraints, paved walkways to promote cycling and walking, drainage systems to allow groundwater to return to soil rather than evaporating, community gardens maintained by students
what is the california academy of sciences (a museum) doing (5)
100% energy renewable - mainly hydro, 85% of waste composed or recycled, food in cafe designed by biologists so it can be disposed of locally without harming native wildlife, eliminating investments linked to fossil fuels, exhibits on climate change
…% of walmart’s emissions come from its …
90, supply chain
what is walmart doing (4)
plan to reduce emissions by 1 gigaton by 2030, first supermarket with this kind of science based plan. 25% of energy from solar, upgrading vehicles to be more efficient and saved 1bn usd in 2015
how many yearly patients does meridian health see
2m
what is meridian health doing (5)
30m usd invested into energy savings like in 1500 ton chillers, boiler optimisation, use of led bulbs, upgrading lighting systems so lights are not left on which saved 3m usd. adapting by spending 2.5m usd on flood defences as one hospital is near a river
what is metrus energy doing (2)
100m usd invested into trade of renewable energy, partnering with wells college in new york to reduce electricity use by 14% and fossil fuel use by 28%
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