Consider this your call to the post, Lexingtonians. The Horse Capital of the World is racing to net zero by 2050.
LFUCG’s Race to Net Zero Emissions Reduction Plan is full of actions the city and residents can take to reduce emissions and increase absorption of greenhouse gases. To reach “net zero” the amount of gases absorbed must equal (or exceed) the amount of gas produced.
As part of these efforts, 10 government buildings have installed solar panels, waste trucks have transitioned to natural gas instead of diesel, and the Lexington Recycle Center is enjoying an upgrade.
What can residents do to help LEX reach net zero?
- Convert your lawn into a pollinator garden.
- Use a bike for short trips instead of driving.
- Set your HVAC one degree higher in the summer, and one degree lower in the winter.
- Stop using one source of single-use plastics — think: Door Dash utensils or sandwich bags.
