Climate Protection Action Committee Seeks Members


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Members Sought for Climate Protection Action Committee

The City of Cambridge is looking for new members for its Climate Protection Action Committee (CPAC). Appointees will fill a limited number of vacancies on the Committee.

Climate Change and Cambridge

Cambridge has been working on climate change action since 1999. The City has an overall goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. This year the City Council adopted a new set of climate protection goals and objectives. 

For more information about climate protection in Cambridge, see http://www.cambridgema.gov/climate.

About the Committee

The CPAC, which consists of residents and representatives of the universities, the business community, and community organizations, advises the City on climate change mitigation and preparedness strategies and measures. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change will require concerted action by the entire community, and the CPAC is an important element of the effort to develop policies and programs to help residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations incorporate energy efficiency, renewable energy, resilience, and other measures into their homes and work places.

The committee generally meets on the second Thursday of the month, from 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M., at the Cambridge City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway. Any Cambridge resident or representative of a business, institution, or organization based in Cambridge who would like to work to address climate change is welcome to apply.

To Apply

Send a letter by Monday, November 10, 2014 describing your interest and your background.  Please send responses by email to jbolduc@cambridgema.gov or via postal mail to: John Bolduc, Community Development Department, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139. A resume is also helpful.