Cincinnati and Hamilton Co. see global warming as a real thing -- and are doing something about it

WKRP ^ | February 8, 2018 | by Kevin Eigelbach

[Oldeconomybuyer]

CINCINNATI -- In national news, there hasn't been much lately for those concerned about the environment to cheer about. The Trump administration appears determined to roll back regulations on coal-fired power plants, offshore oil drilling and coal mining.

Locally, however, the city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County government are treating global warming as a real thing -- a thing they can do something about.

With input from Hamilton County government, Cincinnati is updating the Green Cincinnati Plan, a set of recommendations for addressing global climate change and for powering the city with 100 percent renewable energy.

The city is paying local nonprofit Green Umbrella, a regional sustainability alliance, $25,000 from the mayor's budget to help update the plan, Green Umbrella executive director Kristin Weiss said. That money will pay for the printing of the new plan as well as for facilitators to lead public hearings about the update, she said.

According to the Office, the revised plan will likely see more than 70 recommendations, grouped into eight topic areas. Among the areas with the biggest impact would be:

Renewable energy from sources such as solar power, prices for which have dropped by 75 percent over the past 10 years;

Electric vehicles, which can be powered by cleaner sources of energy;

Trees, which soak up carbon emissions, improve air quality and reduce stormwater runoff;

Food, because what we eat and where it comes from can have significant environmental impacts;

Energy efficiency, through use of LED lights, high-efficiency heat pumps and better home insulation.

[chris37]

I’m concerned, I’m so concerned, everything is just so concerning.

[FreedomNotSafety]

Brought to you by the developers of Plummet Mall!

[FreedomNotSafety]

No because there is no debate. Bailey.

[FreedomNotSafety]

Clever link in the headline of your post.

[ilovesarah2012]

That’s what I thought! There really is a WKRP in Cincinnati???

[ilovesarah2012]

ROFL

[D Rider]

Trees, which soak up carbon emissions

CO2 is plant food after all.

[upchuck]

With all due respect to my fellow FReepers who are afflicted, glad I don’t live in Hamilton, OH.

[upchuck]

The revised plan is also expected to renew Mayor John Cranley's call for creation of a 25-megawatt solar array, a first step to fulfill his vision of having the city use 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.

Hey John, what's the predicted ROI for you vision? How long will it take taxpayers to pay for your vision? How many utility workers will loose their jobs because of your vision?

[morphing libertarian]

I await the results of Cincinnati’s effort and impact on my home in San Diego. This couple with Jerry Brown’s next gas tax of 63 cents a gallon will surely save the planet.

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

Your leg has been pulled. The link goes to WCPO-Channel 9.

For most of my life Cincinnati/Hamilton County was a conservative stronghold in Southwest Ohio. The inmates took over as a result of the flight to the suburban counties surrounding the city.

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

I had forgotten all about the Plummet Mall. Well played sir!

[FreedomNotSafety]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cincinnati.com/amp/23685359

30 years ago in 2015. Nice article.

Are you a Burbank fan as well?

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

Burbank fan indeed. I was sad to see his barbecue joint close down. Best ribs ever!

[Rodm]

Wow, It’s feeling 10 degrees cooler already. LOL

[tang-soo]

Another Burbank fan her - both his show and the BBQ. I used to work for GE Aircraft Engines in Evendale just south of Springdale where his main restaurant was located. Weent there several times for lunch.

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