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Get involved: How to help Raleigh hit our climate goals

October 11, 2024 • 
Bethany Harris
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The Community Climate Action Plan lays out strategies to make a positive impact on climate change.

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Did you know? Raleigh has an award-winning Community Climate Action Plan.

The aim: An 80-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while addressing equity, community health, and resilience.

Many businesses and partners have joined the City of Raleigh in doing their part, but to hit our goals, we need your help, too.

Here are a few of the programs + services that make it easy to get involved:

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