What Actions Did Sacramento Take to Support Green Transportation and Water Conservation?
The City of Sacramento metro area decreased its per capita carbon footprint from residential and transportation uses by about 9% between 2000 and 2005, according to the Brookings Institution. By 2020, the City hopes to have most City operations be substantially fossil free. The City also aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to 54,000 metric tons (equal to1990 levels), by 2020.