Leon County Passes Global Warming Resolution

On November 27, 2001, the Leon County Commission passed a resolution acknowledging the serious threats to Florida posed by global warming, including sea level rise, salt water encroachment into our aquifers, increased risk of wildfire, and changes in weather patterns.

Led by Commissioner Cliff Thaell, in response to a request by Heart of the Earth, the Commission called for greater awareness of these impeding threats, and recommended that proactive policy measures be taken. In passing this resolution, Leon County joins 12 other counties and seven cities, which together represent over half of the state's population, a majority of the Congressional districts, in beginning to respond to global warming. For more information about other counties and their resolutions, see www.floridaclimatealliance.net.

Now, of course, begins the real work of developing meaningful change at every level the county can affect. Heart of the Earth stands ready to assist!