Chicago unveils the five pillars of its 2022 Climate Action Plan

On Earth Day, Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed details of a new plan for tackling climate change in Chicago.

By Lynnea Domienik, Stephanie Kim
Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at Harold Washington Library, on August 29, 2019. Lightfoot a year ago called out media for its lack of diversity, but some journalists of color say her calls for improvement ring hollow. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ, file photo
Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at Harold Washington Library, on August 29, 2019. Lightfoot a year ago called out media for its lack of diversity, but some journalists of color say her calls for improvement ring hollow. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ, file photo

Chicago unveils the five pillars of its 2022 Climate Action Plan

On Earth Day, Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed details of a new plan for tackling climate change in Chicago.

By Lynnea Domienik, Stephanie Kim
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After a planning process that included multiple rounds of community engagement, Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the five pillars of its 2022 Climate Action Plan on Friday. The roadmap sets a goal of reducing emissions in Chicago 62% by 2040 by retrofitting buildings, investing in renewable energy and reducing waste.

Reset checks in with two policymakers to learn more about the plan.

GUESTS: Angela Tovar, chief sustainability officer for the City of Chicago

Dan Lurie, chief of policy for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot