Lincoln mayor announces climate action plan

The plan was one of Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird's top priorities.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird has announced her draft of a climate action plan to prepare Lincoln for a low-carbon future.

The mayor said the climate action plan was one of her to priorities when she took office. According to the mayor, one goal of the plan is “80% net reduction in green house gasses by 2050”.

The plan centers around eight different topics, including energy, transportation, and waste.

The Mayor’s Office is asking the public to look at the plan and provide feedback at the following link: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/resilient-lnk/