The mayor of Troy is highlighting the city’s environmental achievements.
The city is celebrating its certification in a state program for communities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
The mayor, in a statement Thursday night, thanked the city’s Sustainability Task Force for its hard work:
“Achieving Bronze Climate Smart Communities Certification is an important recognition of the work we are doing right here in the City of Troy. This is about being responsible stewards of our city, investing in a cleaner and more sustainable future, and making sure Troy is prepared for the challenges ahead. I want to thank the hardworking and dedicated members of our City’s Sustainability Task Force for the time, effort, and commitment they have put into getting us to this point. This certification is a reflection of their work and their dedication to making Troy a better place. We are proud to achieve Bronze, but we are not stopping here. We look forward to continuing this important work and reaching the next level of certification.”
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