First Name | Carolyn |
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Last Name | Straub |
Email Address | castraub@earthlink.net |
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Subject | Smarter Land Use Reduces Losses of the Natural Surrounding |
Comment | Dear CARB, Global warming is the key challenge of our time. Meeting this challenge requires fundamental changes in the way we grow our communities. In the AB 32 Scoping Plan, we would like to see CARB increase the land use target from 5 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2 equivalent to 11-14 MMT. The higher target and the benefits of dense, mixed-use development are achievable with policies California is already considering. Setting a higher target for the land use sector will signal to the world that new land use patterns are a high priority in the fight against global warming. A higher target should be coupled with a commitment to provide financial resources, technical assistance, and other support to help regions, local governments, and transportation agencies achieve the target. Please use the land better and more economically. We already have alot. "Crass" materialism is not the answer! Thanks for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Carolyn Straub Steve McHenry San Jose, CA |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-12-09 18:15:42 |
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