"In the wake of President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, local officials and environmental advocates remain committed to combating climate change.
After all, that work is a win-win by saving money and helping the planet, they say. And, the growth of green energy creates jobs.
“It’s our future and cities and states are stepping up,” said Ellen Tohn, co-chairwoman of Wayland’s Energy and Climate Committee. “The responsibility falls to us and Wayland is embracing it. Whatever the federal government does or doesn’t do, we’re moving forward.”
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170708/locals-take-steps-to-slow-climate-change-despite-feds-pulling-out-of-paris-climate-agreement
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| new solar system installed at Santa Foundation as a result of the successful Solar Challenge held in Franklin |
For the background on the Franklin Solar Challenge
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/franklin-solar-challenge-reached-tier-4.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/the-franklin-solar-challenge-can-help.html
The MDN article on the Santa Foundation receiving the free solar system (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161219/franklin-local-charity-receives-solar-system
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