Curb Global Warming in Medford
This petition, directed at the local government of Medford, Oregon, asks the city join several other Oregon cities in developing a comprehensive plan to reduce global warming pollutants.
In keeping with the desire of hundreds of Oregonians to make sustainable living a reality for everyday people, we urge Medford to formally commit to reducing its total emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants that contribute to global warming. Several Oregon cities are already developing plans to reduce greenhouse emissions on a local scale. They have taken into account emissions from all parts of the community, are aiming to reduce the total by a certain percentage by a specified time. Some cities have enlisted the help of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in developing and meeting realistic targets. We would like to see Medford join the major Oregon cities such as Portland, Ashland, Eugene, and Corvallis that have already become a part of this movement among local governments. We ask you to develop a comprehensive and aggressive emissions-reduction plan in Medford.
