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Towns take initiative to go green
By Laura M. Colarusso, Boston Globe Correspondent | May 1, 2008
Reining in greenhouse gas emissions has long been a goal of environmentalists, who contend that dangerously high carbon-dioxide levels could irrevocably alter the face of the Earth as we know it.
As the scientific community comes to a consensus that humans are causing the phenomenon known as global warming, local governments and grass-roots groups have begun taking up the fight to reduce the reliance on carbon-based fuels.
From Medford to Needham to Chelmsford, communities across the region are taking responsibility for their consumption of fossil fuels. Many of these cities and towns are cutting back by installing more efficient light bulbs, boilers, and air-conditioning units in public buildings.
Others have taken bigger steps that include creating plans that set goals for reducing greenhouse gases by reducing traffic, promoting energy-efficient home appliances, and raising awareness.