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Highland Park reports 15% reduction in greenhouse gases since 2018; staff to present climate action plan in 2026
Summary
Sustainability staff reported a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (77,851 metric tons) from the 2018 baseline through 2023, and outlined steps toward the city goal of 45% reduction by 2030 and net‑zero by 2035; staff will return with a climate action plan in 2026.
Sustainability manager Austin Knight briefed the council on Highland Park’s greenhouse gas inventory and progress toward climate goals on Nov. 10.
Knight said the city set a 2018 baseline and has recorded a reduction of 77,851 metric tons of GHG, representing a 15% decline through 2023; full 2024 reporting remains incomplete and will be finished by 2026. The city’s stated targets are a 45%…
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