“Schenectady County and the Columbia County town of New Lebanon have been awarded Silver-level Climate Smart Community certifications, the highest level of award from New York state recognizing local efforts toward sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Speaking in Schenectady Thursday, county legislator Richard Ruzzo, a Democrat from District 1, says it’s well-deserved.
“This recognition demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainability and positions us as one of the leading municipalities in New York State in the fight against climate change. Climate Smart Communities is a program designed to empower local governments and take to take meaningful action to reduce greenhouse gases and to adapt to the challenges of a changing climate,” Ruzzo said.
Overall, 412 New York state communities are registered in the program.”
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WMAC Northeast Public Radio April 26 2024.