"We are locking arms on every level, local, federal, and now international, to address this crucial issue," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said yesterday, as she signed a letter of intent with Finland to promote climate cooperation.
The letter, which the Los Angeles Times describes as a first-of-its-kind, outlines four key areas of cooperation between the two cities: smart and green ports; sustainable mobility and transit; decarbonizing the build environment; and renewable energy and grid resiliency.
"This Letter of Intent lays the foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation between Finland and the city of Los Angeles, and is a concrete step towards achieving our carbon neutrality goals," Finland's minister of foreign affairs said, per the Times.
"We have a lot to offer to and learn from each other," he added, calling Los Angeles "a forerunner in adopting 'innovative solutions and investing in renewable energy solutions.' Finland is known as a 'pioneer of digital technology, smart mobility, and clean energy solutions.' The needs of citizens will remain in the center of our dialogue."
The agreement is the result of more than two years of collaboration on shared goals for carbon neutrality and clean energy transition, Bass' office noted, with the aim of achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. Read the Entire Article
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