The borough of State College conducted two greenhouse gas inventories which focused on transportation. These studies used different data sets, in part due the construction of a bypass, and therefore the impact of GHG reducing measures was inconclusive. In order to create good baseline information, the borough engaged a capstone student in EMS to reconcile previous studies with analysis of findings and recommendations for future action.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/com...
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- University Penn State University
- Program Sustainable Communities Collaborative
- Sustainable Development Goals 13 Climate Action
- Population Type Business Owners and Consumers
- Focus Areas Equity
- Discipline Energy Engineering, Mineral Engineering
- University Department Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name State College Borough