Portland was the first U.S. city to adopt a strategy in 1993 to reduce greenhouse gases. But emissions continue to rise.
"Total CO2 emissions in Portland and Multnomah Countygrew by more than 7 percent during the 1990s. City officialscite a variety of reasons for that increase: population growth,more vehicles driving more miles and a growing reliance on naturalgas for power after the closure of the Trojan Nuclear Plant.Rather than scrap a strategy that has become a model for local governments worldwide, Portland officials are rethinking their goals and discussing new ways to get the city moving in the right direction."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: Portland Area Emissions Rise 7 Percent Despite Reduction Efforts

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