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Episode 34: Think Globally, Act Locally: How America’s Mayors Are Fighting Climate Change

October 28, 2021 We Stand For Energy Season 1 Episode 34
Episode 34: Think Globally, Act Locally: How America’s Mayors Are Fighting Climate Change
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Episode 34: Think Globally, Act Locally: How America’s Mayors Are Fighting Climate Change
Oct 28, 2021 Season 1 Episode 34
We Stand For Energy

We all grew up hearing “think globally, act locally” when it comes to environmental issues. Who is better positioned to do that than our own mayors and local officials? This week, we have the honor of being joined by the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Melvin Carter, who has pushed building code updates and transportation electrification projects in his city. Mayor Carter discusses those and other ways that local leaders can fight climate change while protecting low-income residents. 

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We all grew up hearing “think globally, act locally” when it comes to environmental issues. Who is better positioned to do that than our own mayors and local officials? This week, we have the honor of being joined by the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Melvin Carter, who has pushed building code updates and transportation electrification projects in his city. Mayor Carter discusses those and other ways that local leaders can fight climate change while protecting low-income residents.