RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Washoe County is asking the community to participate in their climate action plan.
The plan is part of the county’s aim to achieve sustainability and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. You are asked to participate through upcoming listening sessions and an online survey.
According to a report by Climate Central, the city of Reno is the fastest warming metro in the nation.
The county says it is seeking to address inequalities in climate change impacts, especially for the poor and disadvantaged.
They will be hosting a series of in-person and virtual listening sessions throughout the month of June to understand and incorporate the perspectives of people from across Reno.
The in-person listening sessions will be at these dates and times:
The virtual community listening sessions will take place over Zoom on June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and June 26 from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Washoe County residents can also participate in the “Clean Air in Washoe County: Transportation and Residential Energy Use” survey.
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