Big Moves#

Transformational outcomes which connect our specific goals for climate, energy and waste with the community’s definition of a sustainable Fort Collins.

See the Big Moves

Carbon Mitigation#

Reducing climate change, by
reducing emissions and stabilizing the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, through actions
like replacing coal-generated electricity with renewable sources or enhancing systems that accumulate and store greenhouse gases, like forests and soil. 

Carbon Neutral#

Refers to a community with net zero greenhouse gas emission, meaning that the community has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible and then over-generates renewable energy or invests in carbon offsets to achieve net zero emissions.

Or 

Having achieved a state in which the net amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into
the atmosphere is reduced to zero because it is balanced by actions to reduce or offset these emissions.

Equity#

Designing programs, policies, and systems to ensure identity is not a predictor of outcomes.

Greenhouse Gas#

 A type of gas that traps heat in the atmosphere due to its molecular structure. Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and sulfur hexafluoride are examples of greenhouse gases. Though GHGs are naturally occurring, most of the time when we refer to them, we mean anthropogenic GHGs, or GHGs that are produced because of human activities. 

Next Moves#

Specific strategies and tactics that lead to transformational outcomes of the Big Moves.

Our Climate Future#

A guide for how the Fort Collins community is working towards 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.

Renewable Electricity#

Includes non-fossil fuel sources, such as electricity derived from wind solar, hydroelectricity and geothermal sources and other means that may become available that do not add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.

Resilience#

The capacity to prepare our human and natural systems to respond and adapt to changes and disruptions of various scales that affect our ability to thrive.

Zero Waste#

The state in which all materials are reduced, reused, or recycled so that zero waste goes to the landfill.