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<br /> <br />Roy Takemoto <br /> <br />Managing Director <br /> <br /> <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br /> <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 <br /> <br />April 24, 2020 <br /> <br />NEWS RELEASE <br /> <br />Seeking Comments on Hawai‘i County Climate Action Plan Draft <br /> <br />The Hawai‘i County Department of Research and Development has completed the first <br />draft of the County of Hawai‘i Climate Action Plan, and is seeking comments from the <br />public. We ask that all comments and feedback to be submitted to the County at <br />sustainability@hawaiicounty.gov no later than May 31, 2020. <br /> <br />This document is the next step forward for Hawai‘i County to reach its Greenhouse Gas <br />(GHG) emissions goals, and to protect the health and safety of our communities. <br />Implementing the actions and strategies outlined in this plan will enable Hawai‘i Island <br />to become more sustainable and self-reliant, while playing its role in mitigating global <br />climate change. <br /> <br />During these times of preventative steps taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, <br />many people are noticing the true impact that human behavior has on nature. The <br />County estimates it will see a drop of 1,482,319.546 MTCO2, or a 42% reduction, in <br />total emissions, due to the decrease in air travel and vehicle miles traveled, due to Stay- <br />At-Home and Social Distancing measures. <br /> <br />In addition to mitigating GHG emissions, the plan also aims for Hawai‘i Island to <br />produce all of its energy demand domestically and through renewable alternatives to <br />fossil fuels; provide clean and accessible public mobility; encourage zero waste <br />behavior; and expand conservation and preservation of natural areas. The Climate <br />Action Plan increases the County’s commitment to deliver equitable solutions to <br />improving our community’s health, wellness, and economic resiliency. <br /> <br />The Climate Action Plan will continue to be updated and improved to reflect the values <br />and priorities of our community as we reach our goals. Please share your mana‘o on <br />this important initiative. <br />County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />