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City seeks volunteers to join new ‘Sustainability Commission’

City seeks volunteers to join new ‘Sustainability Commission’

by Katherine Rose | Sep 16, 2022 |

Sitka’s “Climate Action Task Force” has disbanded. The temporary task force was established in the winter of 2021, with the goal of tackling Sitka’s carbon footprint. Their work will continue in a way, though– the task force is being replaced with a permanent commission focused on sustainability in Sitka.  Read More
City reports big CO2 reductions over last two decades

City reports big CO2 reductions over last two decades

by Katherine Rose | Feb 10, 2021 | ,

Just over a decade ago, Sitka created a task force to take on the emerging problem of climate change. Although the task force was short-lived, its recommendations had a surprising impact on reducing carbon emissions. Now the Sitka Assembly would like to double-down on that success, and secure federal assistance to develop a renewable energy strategy for the long-term. Read More
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