In 2019, Northumberland County committed to reducing GHG emissions by 30% by the year 2030 and 80% by the year 2050, compared to 2005 levels. In an announcement on September 9 2024, they released a plan (together with a presentation) and asked residents to participate in an on-line survey which asks for feedback on the plan. See Resources below for links to the presentation, plan and survey. The goals of the plan are ambitious and specific although it’s not clear how emission reduction would be measured. The plan increases the 2019 goals to “a 65% reduction in GHG emissions by the year 2030 compared to 2005 levels, and achieving net-zero emissions by the year 2050”.  That’s ambitious.  Although I’m not… Read complete articleCounty Developing a Plan to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions