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06-16-2007, 07:07 PM
Chávez Has Goals for Garbage
By Jim Ludwick
Journal Staff Writer
Mayor Martin Chávez wants to end garbage as we know it.
He unveiled a plan Friday— along with a series of ambitious goals— that he says would enable the city to stop adding to landfills by 2030 through a gradual increase in recycling and the development of energy production from waste materials.
"We are announcing what I believe will be one of the most important initiatives of my administration— of my time as mayor of the city of Albuquerque," Chávez said at a news conference.
Chávez said leaders throughout the world must take steps to deal with global climate change by promoting environmentally sound policies.
"We simply must change course," he said. "If we don't act now, future generations will condemn us for our inaction and lack of leadership."
Landfills emit methane, a greenhouse gas. Moreover, recycling saves natural resources, cuts pollution and conserves energy.
City councilors interviewed Friday said they like the idea.
"It's wonderful, it's visionary and it will just add to the list of accomplishments for Albuquerque," Sally Mayer said. "Common sense tells you we'd eventually have to do it."
Chávez said his plan will put the city in the forefront on recycling and the use of waste materials for energy.
"We are going to lead the state of New Mexico, and I think eventually lead the nation in these endeavors," he said.
Rest at: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/571444metro06-16-07.htm
By Jim Ludwick
Journal Staff Writer
Mayor Martin Chávez wants to end garbage as we know it.
He unveiled a plan Friday— along with a series of ambitious goals— that he says would enable the city to stop adding to landfills by 2030 through a gradual increase in recycling and the development of energy production from waste materials.
"We are announcing what I believe will be one of the most important initiatives of my administration— of my time as mayor of the city of Albuquerque," Chávez said at a news conference.
Chávez said leaders throughout the world must take steps to deal with global climate change by promoting environmentally sound policies.
"We simply must change course," he said. "If we don't act now, future generations will condemn us for our inaction and lack of leadership."
Landfills emit methane, a greenhouse gas. Moreover, recycling saves natural resources, cuts pollution and conserves energy.
City councilors interviewed Friday said they like the idea.
"It's wonderful, it's visionary and it will just add to the list of accomplishments for Albuquerque," Sally Mayer said. "Common sense tells you we'd eventually have to do it."
Chávez said his plan will put the city in the forefront on recycling and the use of waste materials for energy.
"We are going to lead the state of New Mexico, and I think eventually lead the nation in these endeavors," he said.
Rest at: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/571444metro06-16-07.htm