Reaffirm climate emergency and formally oppose new fossil fuel projects
In Plain English
Richmond declared a climate emergency in 2018. This resolution strengthens that commitment by officially opposing new fossil fuel infrastructure like refineries or pipelines. The city argues clean energy creates more jobs than fossil fuel expansion. If approved, Richmond joins a movement of cities taking formal positions against fossil fuel projects.
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