Wu's new climate plan sets roadmap for cutting emissions by 2030

"Boston's new five-year climate action plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, compared to baseline levels in 2005. The city is aiming to completely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050."

"Wu said that the document represents a shift in strategy, from a longer-term approach to one more focused on shorter-term implementation necessitated, in part, by a 'vacuum' in climate leadership at the federal level."

"As of 2024, Boston's emissions had fallen by 26.7 percent compared to 2005, but the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030 could still be viewed as ambitious."

"The city would still be on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 48 percent by 2030 without the new goals released Monday, according to officials."

Boston's five-year climate action plan targets a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 2005 levels. The strategy emphasizes shorter-term implementation and collaboration with external partners due to a lack of federal climate leadership. As of 2024, emissions had decreased by 26.7%, but the city still produced 5.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The plan aims for complete elimination of emissions by 2050, with officials noting that without the new goals, Boston was on track for a 48% reduction by 2030.

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