The Mayor of Stockholm, Sten Nordin, and the First Vice-President of the Committee of the Regions, Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso, during the Press Conference for the Second Covenant of Mayors Ceremony. Brussels, 4 May 2010. (Photographer: Paul O'Driscoll) (Source)
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Despite a lack of strong international political action on climate change, there is hope in cities. Edie (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange) has posted a short story about the European Union's Covenant of Mayors. Last week more than 500 European mayors signed a declaration to cut CO2 emissions by more than 20% by 2020:
By signing the Covenant of Mayors, they pledge to save energy, foster renewable energy and raise awareness among their citizens.
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