Climate change and environmental destruction is a threat to our communities in Austin. While the people at the top create the worst impacts on our climate, the people at the bottom reap the consequences. We can lead by being one of the greenest communities in the country and create a truly equitable environmental plan. We must transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035. That means investing in community-owned solar farms, improving energy efficiency, reducing our carbon footprint, and reducing our dependence on personal vehicles. Let’s be a leader in this challenge, not a follower.