La Grange To Vote On 'Climate Action Plan'

LA GRANGE, IL – La Grange trustees are set to vote Monday on joining the Chicago area's "climate action plan."

Under the plan, area towns and counties aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half in six years from 2005 levels, by 65 percent in 2040 and by 80 percent in 2050.

In April, the village's Environmental Quality Commission approved the climate action plan. So far, 42 area towns and counties have endorsed it.

La Grange's staff said it has reviewed the plan's specifics and finds that they align with the village's current efforts. As such, the staff recommended the Village Board approve the document, according to a memo.

The plan includes decarbonizing energy sources and transportation, reducing car miles traveled, and managing water sustainably.

Among other things, the plan calls for educating the community and incorporating equity and inclusion into climate plans.