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Why Climate Action?#

Photo of the Cameron Peak Fire taken from Bobcat Ridge Natural Area in 2020.

Photo of the Cameron Peak Fire taken from Bobcat Ridge Natural Area in 2020.

If we don’t stop pollution, the places we live, work, and play could be at risk. Fort Collins has already felt the effects of rising temperatures, including extreme heat, wildfires, poor air quality, and flooding. It’s crucial we act now to protect the people in our community and secure a better future for the next generation.

Climate change threatens not just the environment but also our economy, living costs, and health. Since it impacts our community’s well-being, the City of Fort Collins is committed to tackling climate change with a focus on people first, through our initiative called Our Climate Future.

Welcome to Our Climate Future!#

Protecting the future for the next generation.

The City's climate initiatives center around Our Climate Future (OCF). OCF is a plan to guide Fort Collins, Colorado toward a more sustainable future while focusing on the needs of its people. It highlights the importance of putting people first when dealing with climate change.

Our Climate Future focuses on achieving three main goals by 2030:

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Carbon Neutrality

Cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% compared to 2005 levels, which will help with a goal of 100% carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Renewable Electricity

100% renewable electricity from both the grid and local sources.

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Zero Waste

Reach zero waste, meaning nothing goes to landfills. Instead, waste gets reused, recycled, and composted.

It takes all of us! "Later" is too late.#

There are things you can do right now that have a significant impact on people today and on the next generation!

Learn more below about ways to have an impact at home, at work, and through community partnership.

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At Home

Conserve water and energy, improve your air quality, and learn more about recycling.

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At Work

Get free coaching and technical assistance, learn more about green building and construction code.

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Community Partnership

Join a committee, apply for a grant, or partner with us in another way.

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