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Ashland, OR Prohibiting Buses and Trucks Idling While Parked

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 5/7/02
Source File: http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=687
Text:
ORDINANCE NO. 2828
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 11.24.020.H TO THE ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT TRUCKS AND BUSES FROM IDLING WHILE PARKED
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following section is added to the Ashland Municipal Code as section11.24.020.H:
SECTION 11.24.020 Prohibited parking. In addition to the provisions of the motor vehicle laws of Oregon prohibiting parking, no person shall park:
:A. A vehicle upon a bridge, viaduct, or other elevated structure used as a street or within a street tunnel in this City, unless marked or indicated otherwise;
:B. A vehicle in an alley except to load and unload persons or materials not to exceed twenty (20) consecutive minutes in any two (2) hour period;
:C. A vehicle upon a street for the principal purpose of:
::1. Displaying the vehicle for sale;
::2. Washing, greasing, or repairing the vehicle except repairs necessitated by an emergency;
::3. Selling merchandise from the vehicle except in an established marked place or when so authorized or licensed under the ordinance of this City;
::4. Storage, or as junkage or dead storage for more than seventy-two (72) hours. 
:D. A vehicle upon any parkway except where specifically authorized;
:E. A vehicle upon private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the private property;
:F. A vehicle within any area marked off by yellow paint upon the street or upon the curb, except where specifically authorized by a traffic sign, (Ord. 1557 S13, 1968)
:G. A vehicle or any part thereof upon a sidewalk or bicycle path. (Ord.1971 S1, 1978)
:H. Or stand or stop a truck or bus on a public street or in a public parking area with its engine running, if such engine emits exhaust fumes into the air. Vehicle engines shall be turned off when loading and unloading passengers or merchandise. This subsection H shall not apply to:
::1. An engine running for less than five minutes.
::2. A vehicle in the moving traffic lane waiting to move with the normal flow of traffic,
::3. An engine needed to operate equipment used to load or unload merchandise,
::4. Trucks under 12,000 GVW and buses with a carrying capacity of fifteen passengers or less, or
::5. Emergency vehicles, utility company, construction and maintenance vehicles, the engines of which must run to perform needed work.
Category:Ashland
Category:City Governments
Category:Gas-Powered Transportation
Category:Ordinances
Category:Oregon
Ashland, OR Resolution in Support of IRV

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 4/3/07
Source File: http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=10134
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-13
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HB 2761
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Whereas, the City of Ashland values its rights under Home Rule charter, and specifically, the ability of its electorate to choose the method by which local officers are elected; and
Whereas, the Oregon State Constitution expressly permits preference voting as a method for elections, and
Whereas, Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is a specific example of a preference voting method, and
Whereas, municipalities have been discouraged from adopting IRV for lack of State Statutes that describe counting rules for IRV ballots; and
Whereas, HB 2761 expressly allows for municipalities to adopt IRV and describes the rules by which IRV ballots would be counted;
SECTION 1. Mayor and City Council do hereby support HB 2761 and direct Staff to notify State legislators of our support, urging a YES vote on HB 2761.
SECTION 2. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Category:Ashland
Category:City Governments
Category:Oregon
Category:Resolutions
Category:Voting Systems
Ashland, OR Resolution on Climate Protection

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 5/5/04
Source File: http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2129
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-09
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF ASHLAND AS A PARTNER IN THE CITIES FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN, SPONSORED BY THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES (ICLEI).
Recitals:
A. A scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's Climate, and
B. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewed and confirmed the consensus of the environment and public health communities and declared global warming a real problem to vulnerable populations, and
C. Local Governments significantly influence the Communities energy use by exercising key powers over land use, transportation, construction, waste management, and energy supply and management.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Ashland commits to participate in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign and, as a participant, pledges to take a leadership role in promoting public awareness about the causes and impales of climate change.
SECTION 2. The City of Ashland will undertake the Cities for Climate Protection program five milestones to reduce both greenhouse gas and air pollution throughout the community, and also requests assistance from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection Campaign to accomplish the milestones.
SECTION 3. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Category:Ashland
Category:City Governments
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Oregon
Category:Resolutions
Ashland, OR Restricting the Addition of Substances to Drinking Water

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 11/21/06
Source File: http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=9827
Text:
ORDINANCE NO. 2935
AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION TO TITLE 14, CHAPTER 4, RESTRICTING THE ADDITION OF SUBSTANCES TO THE DRINKING WATER
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
A new section shall be added to Ashland Municipal Code, Title 14, Chapter 4, which shall read:
14.04.050 Water System Chemical Addition Restrictions.
a) It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person or entity to introduce or add any substance to the public water supply for the purpose of acting as medication or health supplement.
b) Notwithstanding paragraph a), the City of Ashland will treat its drinking water to make it safe and potable in such a way that it meets Maximum Contaminant Level Goals established pursuant to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.)
c) Also not withstanding paragraph a), the City of Ashland may accept water into its public water supply from another governmental jurisdiction in the event of an emergency in which the additional water were needed due to a catastrophe even if that jurisdiction adds substance(s) for the purpose of acting as medication or health supplement. 
Category:Ashland
Category:City Governments
Category:Drinking Water
Category:Ordinances
Category:Oregon
Ashland, OR Support of the Endangered Species Act

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 8/2/05
Source File: http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=8735
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-34
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF ASHLAND'S SUPPORT FOR UPHOLDING THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SO IT MAY CONTINUE TO PROTECT OUR PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND THE SPECIAL PLACES THEY LIVE, FROM THE FINALITY OF EXTINCTION, AND URGING FEDERAL AND STATE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO DO THE SAME
RECITALS:
A. The people of Ashland, Oregon recognize that a healthy environment is an integral part of Ashland's economy, society and culture.
B. Ashland and the Klamath-Siskiyou region are home to several threatened and endangered species, including coho and chinook salmon, Northern spotted owl, Gentner's fritillary, and Siskiyou mariposa lily.
C. The United States has a long and proud tradition of respect for the Earth's wildlife and natural resources.
D. We have a responsibility to our children and future generations to be good stewards of our environment and to leave behind a legacy of protecting endangered species and the special places they call home.
E. The strength and vitality of the human environment is inextricably linked with the health of all species and the places they live.
F. Species extinction and habitat destruction are a serious threat to our own welfare, as nature is the source for most of our commonly-prescribed medicines and the loss of species could mean the loss of life-saving drugs.
G. Tourism, wildlife watching, bird watching, wildflower watching, hunting and fishing provide many economic benefits to Ashland and the surrounding area.
H. Recreational hiking, rafting and fishing provide economic benefits to many citizens of Ashland.
I. We have a responsibility to use the best available science to ensure we protect this legacy for future generations.
J. For over 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has served as the nation's safety net for wildlife, saving hundreds of plants and animals from extinction, putting hundreds more on the path to recovery, and safeguarding the habitats on which they all depend.
K. Several proposals to weaken protections for endangered species and natural habitats are currently pending before the United States Congress; now, therefore, be it,
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That it shall be the policy of the City of Ashland to support upholding the Endangered Species Act so it may continue to protect our plants and animals and the special places they live, from the finality of extinction.
SECTION 2. That copies of this resolution be transmitted to President George W. Bush, the Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton, Senator Gordon Smith, Senator Ron Wyden, Representative Greg Walden, Governor Ted Kulongoski, State Senator Alan Bates, and State Representative Peter Buckley, after it is adopted.
SECTION 3. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Category:Ashland
Category:Biodiversity
Category:City Governments
Category:Extinction
Category:Oregon
Category:Resolutions
Category:Wildlife
Asia Pacific Resilience Innovation

Re•sil•ience: the ability to resist, absorb, recover from or successfully adapt to adversity or a change in conditions'''''
Asia Pacific Resilience Innovation
US Dept of Defense and invited companies begin to plan...
"These joint events collaboratively seek out new solutions for the vanguard communities facing the impact of climate-change"
http://resiliencesummit.com/
http://resiliencesummit.com/program/dag.html
http://resiliencesummit.com/about/
http://resiliencesummit.com/program/speakers2015.html
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
"The Asia Pacific Resilience Innovation Summit and Expo (APRISE 2015) convenes business, technology and policy leadership across the global resilience pillars of energy, agriculture, water and security" 
Category:Asia
Category:Biodiversity
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Earth360
Category:Earth Observations
Category:Earth Science
Category:Ecology Studies
Category:Energy
Category:Environmental Laws
Category:Environmental Protection
Category:Environmental Security
Category:EOS eco Operating System
Category:Green Politics
Category:Ocean Science
Category:Oceans
Category:Oceania
Category:Planet Citizen
Category:Planet Citizens, Planet Scientists
Category:Resilience
Category:Sea-Level Rise & Mitigation
Category:Sustainability
Category:Sustainability Policies
Astro 'Big Picture' Sites

A few upward-, outward-looking astro sites circa 2015
http://www.astrowatch.net/
http://astronomyvideos.net/ 
http://briankoberlein.com/ 
http://www.davidreneke.com/
http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/ 
http://www.iskies.com/
http://www.jtwastronomy.com/ 
http://themeridianijournal.com/ 
http://www.whatisuniverse.com/
Category:Space Science and Space Physics
Atherton, CA Thinking Green Think Tank

Type: Policy
Status: Established in 2008
Source File: http://www.tiemann.net/athertongreen/WebSite2/ThinkingGreen/HomePage1.html
Description:
Atherton's "Thinking Green" Think Tank is a group of Atherton's best and brightest residents working to help Atherton's Environmental Programs Committee (EPC) design a response for the town to the challenge of climate change. Recommendations provided by this group in the spring of 2009 will be reviewed by the EPC and sent as a set of proposals to the Town Council for inclusion in the council's agenda for the new fiscal year, commencing July 2009 (FYE 2010).
The first meeting of this think tank was held on September 3rd, 2008 and a presentation on the background of the issues was provided by Valerie Gardner, an EPC committee member. Afterwards, there was a discussion of the some of the issues, the task at hand and the process for the group going forward. The group will first be reviewing a set of reports prepared by other green teams to address the challenge of climate change and extracting ideas for recommendations that could be appropriate or applicable to Atherton. Thereafter, the group will consult other materials and sources and generate an additional list of ideas that are more or less unique to Atherton and its specific characteristics. The group will conclude by prioritizing both sets of ideas, generating one list of recommendations for Atherton and submitting it to the EPC for its review.
Atherton's "Thinking Green" Think Tank members or prospective members should expect to participate with as much of the following as possible:
I. Preparation (September - October)
* Read through the EPC's Presentation about the purpose of Thinking Green
* Review Background Materials (in Source Materials)
* Join the Thinking Green email distribution list
II. Research (September - November)
* Review one or more of the available plans and take notes on any carbon-reducing action items that could be appropriate for Atherton
* See if you can find other additional sources of viable recommendations to add to the list of possible recommendations
* Send any ideas that you have extracted from your reading of the source materials via email
III. Brainstorming (November - January)
* Think creatively about other mechanisms or programs that could help Atherton to reduce its carbon and get residents engaged in greater energy efficiency
* Meet to review the list of recommendations and mechanisms and help to prioritize them based upon effectiveness in addressing Atherton's unique carbon footprint
III. Reporting (February - March)
* Assist in the creation of preliminary and then final reports on the recommendations found to the EPC for presentation to the City Council
* Present summary findings to the EPC and/or City Council
Category:California
Category:City Governments
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Policies
Atlanta, GA LEED Building Design

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 12/9/03
Vote: Unanimous (with 1 absent)
Source File: http://www.atlantaga.gov/client_resources/forms/energy%20conservation/adopted%20ordinance.pdf
Summary:
Incorporates green building practices into all facilities constructed, owned, or managed by the city. City of Atlanta to become member of the United States Green Building Council within 180 days of laws passage. Uses LEED as rating system and guidance.
Check out background info.
Category:Building Standards
Category:City Governments
Category:Georgia
Category:Ordinances
Auburn, NY Voters Approve Municipal Power Ownership

Type: Ballot Initiative
Status: Approved on 11/2/04 
Vote: 4,726 votes (83%) to 987
Source File: (missing)
Summary:
Everyone knows that President Bush was reelected on November 2nd but did you know that voters in three municipalities voted to take control of their electric systems? In Rolfe, Iowa (pop. 675), the vote was 182-19, in Wellman, Iowa (pop. 1,393) the vote was 470-159, and in Auburn, New York (pop. 28,574) the vote was 4,726-987 to allow their cities to form municipally-owned power companies. The two Iowa cities already control their natural gas utilities so the move toward electricity should be a natural extension. Auburn voters hope that electricity costs can be cut dramatically through a combination of local control and ownership of the electric distribution system and the development of renewable energy and efficiency projects. The American Public Power Association says that only 46 municipalities have successfully established public power agencies in the last 20 years.
Auburn, NY
With the passage of the ballot initiative in Auburn, NY, city leaders are examining the feasibility of building some renewable energy projects including a small hydro plant, a landfill gas-to-energy project and wind projects. They believe these new projects will allow them to distribute electricity throughout their city for less than the 13 cents/kWh currently being charged by New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (NYSEG). According to reports, Auburn will soon begin talks with NYSEG to try to buy the investor-owned utility's wires and poles in Auburn.
The municipal power authority was an initiative in Mayor Tim Lattimore's re-election campaign. In a public meeting prior to the November 2nd election, Mayor Lattimore argued that taking full control of the electric system was a natural extension for the city since it already has several electric power plants operating including a geothermal system (providing heating and cooling for City Hall and part of Cayuga Community College), landfill gas plant, and two hydroelectric dams. The new agency will recommend and develop alternative energy sources, purchase power on the wholesale market and negotiate with New York State Electric & Gas for the use of substations or transmission facilities.
Category:Ballot Initiatives
Category:City Governments
Category:Municipal Electricity
Category:New York
Auburn University, AL Campus Bike Committee

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.auburn.edu/projects/sustainability/bike.php
Description:
WHY ARE WE PROMOTING BIKES?
Of all the alternatives to single-occupant vehicle transportation, bikes are the easiest, fastest, most efficient, and cheapest way to get someone to and from campus.
THE CAMPUS BIKE COMMITTEE
The bike committee is a group of Auburn University faculty, staff, and students who are dedicated to increasing bike usage and facilities on campus through education, planning, and event coordinating.
Goals Of Committee:
Convenient access to central campus for bikes:
* Bike paths that parallel pedestrian walkways OR
* Bike paths that are independent of pedestrian walkways but lead to same destination
* Bicycle loop that allows travel around the core campus pedestrian zone and permits faster travel
Sufficient parking racks and shelters:
* Sufficient bike racks to accommodate peak bike traffic on campus at convenient locations
* Shelters provided at several strategically placed large storage areas
Bike shop in new student union and air pumps at several locations around campus.
University wide education of students, faculty, and staff about bike safety and use.
Increased awareness of biking events and organizations at Auburn University and the City of Auburn.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY:
* Complete bike loop around core campus
* Get bike parking as close to buildings as possible
* Separate bike paths/pedestrians/automobiles
* Space for 6-10 bikes at every building (min) or every entrance (max)
* several large covered storage areas
Category:Alabama
Category:Colleges
Category:Policies
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Auckland, New Zealand City Youth Council

Type: Policy
Status: Established in 1984
Source File: http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/members/youthcouncil/about.asp
Description:
In 1984, Dame Catherine Tizard set up the ACYC so that the voices of the youth in New Zealand's largest city could be heard loud and clear. Since then the ACYC has kept on getting bigger and better - with members of all ages, ethnicities and walks of life.
The ACYC has become a prominent, effective component of Auckland City, becoming involved in important issues and also organising successful events themselves.
Aims
The ACYC basically acts as an advocate (someone who can speak for you and your needs) for young people between 12 and 24, so your voice gets heard by the council.
Here's what we will try to do for you, and with you:
* find, create and push for cool stuff for you to do
* look at ways to improve your social and physical environment
* recognise and celebrate the fact that everyone is different. What a boring world it would be otherwise
* get rid of discrimination and prejudice
* promote the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Meetings
ACYC meet every Monday:
* 1st Monday of the month - training
* 2nd Monday - project team meetings
* 3rd Monday - formal meeting
* 4th Monday - formal meeting follow-up
Formal Meetings are held on the level 15, Civic Building and are open to the public. Come along and watch, or if you've got something to say there is a Public Forum at the start of the meeting.
Note: if you would like to attend a meeting you will need to arrive before 5pm as that is when the main doors for the building close.
Category:City Governments
Category:New Zealand
Category:Policies
Category:Youth
Auckland, New Zealand Skate Strategy

Type: Policy
Status: Initiated in 2001
Source File: http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/skate/default.asp
Description:
Skateboarding and inline skating have grown rapidly in popularity particularly over the last 10 years, firmly establishing themselves in Auckland, not only as popular recreation activities, but also as recognised sports.
Skateboarding values the individual, it is a form of self-expression, it is inexpensive, it is challenging, it can be social and it is fun! Inline skating is not so dominated by the younger age group and has broader appeal than skateboarding. While inline skating is a sport for some, the majority are skating for fitness and recreation.
Auckland City has the important role of providing, managing and maintaining skate facilities, and balancing the needs of skaters with those of the wider community. The skate strategy sets direction for providing and managing skating activities. This is achieved through a combination of the following:
* Providing skate facilities - where and why facilities will be provided/improved.
* Guidelines for developing skate facilities.
* How skate facilities will be maintained and managed.
* Management of skating in public places -legislation, code of conduct, designated skate routes/no-skate zones, planning and designing for skaters in the urban environment.
* Education and awareness - enhancing the image of skating.
The strategy focuses on the needs of the skateboarder and inline skater. It does not address the needs of competition skating or those who pursue more specialist forms of skating, such as roller hockey.
Download a copy of the 2001 skate strategy in PDF format. (42KB) 
Category:City Governments
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Category:New Zealand
Category:Policies
Aurora Time

Greening Our Blue Planet
Photo by NASA Astronaut Josh Cassada (Feb. 2023)
From the International Space Station
🌎 
Category:Additional Website Resources - Linked Data - Green Best Practices
Category:Anthropocene
Category:Atmospheric Science
Category:Earth
Category:Earth Imaging
Category:Earth Observations
Category:Earth Science from Space
Category:Earth360
Category:EarthPOV
Category:Eco-ethics
Category:Eco-Quotes
Category:Eco-Spirituality
Category:Ecology Studies
Category:Global Security
Category:GreenPolicy360
Category:Environmental Protection
Category:ESA
Category:GreenPolicy360
Category:Orbital Perspective
Category:Overview Effect
Category:Planet Citizen
Category:Planet Citizens
Category:Overview Effect
Category:NASA
Category:Planet Citizen
Category:Planet Citizens
Category:ThinBlueLayer
Category:Whole Earth