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climate protection benefits :. Save Taxpayer Dollars a Actions that reduce global warming pollution also reduce electricity and fuel use, minimizing energy costs for Citizens. businesses and local governments. In 2005. through IClEl's Cities for Climate Protectlonf (CCP) Campaign morc than 160 U,S. local governments reported collective savings of over 23 million tons of global warming pollution and $600 million in related energy and fuel costs. :. Build the Local Economy and Create Jobs Decreased energy costs and the provIsion of new energy services and technologies (e.g. energy efficiency and renewable energy) give local government and private firms a competltlve edge. Demand for energy efficient products and services and for new or alternative energy technologies expands local business and creates local jobs. :. Improve Air Quality and Public Health RedUCing global warming pollutants also helps Cities comply with federal air quality regulations and preserves federal funding for local projects. These strategies ultimately create less air pollution, which results in fewer air quality-related public health Impacts. such as asthma and other respiratory ailments. :. Improve Community Livability Cutting global warming pollution Includes measures that also reduce auto dependency and traffiC congestion. clean the air. and contribute to more efficient land use patterns and walkable neighborhoods. In combination. these types of measures can tlclp build a more livable community :. Connect Cities with National Leaders and Resources The expanding network of CIties committed to advancing climate protection represent U.S. MCPA signatories. CCP cities and member cities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. :. Create a Legacy of Leadership Taking action on climate change provides tangible benefits for citizens today - and ensures that future generations Will have access to the resources that support healthy. prosperous. and livable communities.