This city will soon run only on renewable energy
Chicago will run all public buildings and city operations on 100% renewable energy by 2026, to help achieve a 62% emissions reduction by 2040.
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Cities are the frontline in tackling climate change – representing both the biggest challenge and opportunity to keep warming well below 2°C. Currently, more than half of the global population live in cities, consuming 78% of the world’s primary energy. generating more than 70% of global carbon emissions.
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Chicago will run all public buildings and city operations on 100% renewable energy by 2026, to help achieve a 62% emissions reduction by 2040.
The World Economic Forum is convening stakeholders with a role to play for global cities to have a chance of reaching the net zero carbon goal for by 2030.