Climate Project Works to Reduce Region’s Carbon Footprint
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s (CMNH) Center for Regional Sustainability, which was created as a result of the June 2007 merger of CMNH and EcoCity Cleveland, has been officially named the GreenCityBlueLake Institute. Under the direction of David Beach, the GreenCityBlueLake Institute has launched a climate project to reduce the region’s carbon footprint. The project is designed to create a more sustainable future for Northeast Ohio.
Two staff members have been hired to advance the climate project for the GreenCityBlueLake Institute. Brad Chase and Laura Christie have been appointed as climate program managers. They will work to analyze the greenhouse gas emissions of Northeast Ohio and devise transition strategies to reduce emissions in key sectors, such as power generation, buildings and transportation. In addition, they will provide information to help cities, businesses and other large organizations in the region take action to reduce their carbon footprints.
“In many cases, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will reduce energy consumption and save money—keeping more of the region’s disposable income in the local economy,” said Beach. “In addition, the development of clean, renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, can create new jobs in Ohio because the state’s manufacturers are well positioned to produce parts for wind turbines and other devices.”
By launching the climate project, Beach aims to make the Museum a hub of climate information and education.
For more information, contact David Beach at 216-961-5020, dbeach@cmnh.org or visit www.gcbl.org/about.