Valerie A. Arkoosh and Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. – the Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners – said that the county is joining local governments and organizations working to combat climate change.

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“Montgomery County is joining hundreds of mayors and county officials who are committed to reducing their carbon footprint,” their joint statement said. “Climate change is a scientific fact, and we must work together to reduce our CO2 emissions. The health and wellbeing of Montgomery County residents is at stake, and that is a responsibility I take very seriously.

“Over the last 10 years, as part of our efforts to curb greenhouse emissions, a total of 136,502 metric tons of CO2 equivalent has been avoided in buildings and facilities owned or operated by Montgomery County.

By focusing on reduction of energy consumption, environmentally friendly transportation purchases, recycling, and open space preservation, we can continue to build on these efforts.”

Click here to read about the county-based initiatives to curb greenhouse emissions over the last 10 years.

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