KINGSTON – The City of Kingston has received the Climate Smart Communities’ Silver Certification from the State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The city is one of four communities in the state to be listed as Silver-Certified, and the only city to reach the designation.
Climate Smart Communities in the state program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate.
“It’s a huge honor to receive this certification, and a testament to how hard we have worked to meet our goals,” said Mayor Steven Noble.
“By taking proactive steps to mitigate and adapt to climate change locally, we have been recognized by the DEC as a leader in the state,” said Julie Noble, environmental educator and sustainability coordinator for Kingston.
“The certified Climate Smart Communities are models for municipalities across the state, complementing the state’s climate leadership by taking local action to reduce climate pollution and strengthen their ability to withstand flooding and severe weather driven by climate change,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos.
