The Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit , Maine’s annual food waste education event, is scheduled for Friday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required . Food waste has economic,.
Committee provides suggestions to reduce Nashville greenhouse gas emissions
NASHVILLE (WSMV) Mayor Cooper’s Sustainability Advisory Committee met this morning to give suggestions on how to reduce 80% of Metro and community greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector by 2050.
The group says upgrading codes is the number one way for cities to act effectively and that Metro will need to update the energy code every three years.
These updates will need to happen until we reach net zero for new buildings in 2030.
“We are pleased to present these recommendations that provide a roadmap, as well as a range of options, that will enable Nashville to reduce its contributions to climate change,” said Linda Breggin, who co-chairs the mayor’s sustainability committee. “The menu of actions provided in the report could allow Nashville to not only reduce the negative impacts of climate change, but also provide numerous other benefits such as fostering economic develo