11.4 Lessons in Frustration and Hope from Ohio’s Sustainable Communities

In this episode of The Climate Conversation, hear how Mayor Steve Patterson (Athens, Ohio) and Joe Flarida (Power a Clean Future Ohio) have worked with municipalities across the Buckeye State to deliver on sustainability goals despite gaps in federal and state support. Mayor Patterson describes sustainability initiatives in the city of Athens, including solar panels on government buildings, planting shade trees, and fixing sidewalks— and he talks about their carbon fee that recieved 76% public support at the voting booth! And Joe jumps in to explain why Congress should be listening to local leaders right now. In the words of Steve and Joe: “we know what the people are asking for."

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