Climate Action group expands to meet tasks | Local News | miltontimes.com - Milton Times
Climate Action group expands to meet tasks | Local News | miltontimes.com
The Climate Action Planning Committee (CAPC) will be growing from nine to 11 members, including a high school student, after a vote of the Select Board on April 23.
The CAPC was established in January of 2023 to study the town’s bylaws and policies relating to lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating other climate risks and solicit public input.
It is also charged with preparing a Climate Action Plan to go before Town Meeting at some point.
Committee member Arthur Doyle said the recommendation to increase the size of the group was made in recognition of the “breadth and depth” of the subjects at hand and the complexities of the predictions for the future and the needs for the future.
Doyle said the additional members will make sure the group has the right mix of people with the science, finance and other experience that is needed to delve into the potential mitigation and creation of a climate action plan in the community.
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