In the USA mayors are taking the lead toward adoption of clean and affordable energy. This includes improvement of public transit, green standards for buildings, use of smart energy solutions, and new urbanism. About 30 volunteers are involved in the Cool Cities Campaign in Santa Fe. They are divided into the following five groups:

• Group 1: data collection for carbon emissions – to establish the baseline and monitoring progress.
• Group 2: lobbying the City Council and interacting with City officials – to promote relevant legislation and to monitor progress.
• Group 3 :transportation – to improve SF public transportation, bikeways and sidewalks.
• Group 4: education – to raise the awareness of school students and Santa Fe residents of global warming and climate protection.
• Group 5: business outreach – to involve Santa Fe businesses in the climate protection campaign. Cool Cities Campaign: Business Outreach Marketing Plan (doc)

For more information call Voitek Byszewski at 466-6211