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Jul 8, 2005
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." --Native American Proverb
Carbonless Economy
Portland Oregon has reduced carbon emissions below the levels of 1990, the benchmark for the Kyoto accord, while booming economically. The campaign to cut carbon emissions has brought the city huge benefits: less money spent on energy, more convenient transportation, and expertise in energy efficiency that is helping local businesses win contracts worldwide.