Climate Change Science

The Greenhouse Gas Effect & Climate Change

Earth’s climate is largely driven by energy that comes from the sun. When solar radiation reaches the Earth’s atmosphere, some of it is reflected into space and a portion is absorbed by the Earth’s surface. As the Earth absorbs solar radiation, its surface heats up and re-radiates heat back out into the

Hayward is taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and minimize the impacts of climate change. Through the development and implementation of this Climate Action Plan (CAP), Hayward will enhance the community’s wellbeing and continue taking actions intended to limit the impacts of climate change. The following is a high-level executive summary of GHG emissions levels, projected GHG emissions levels, established emissions targets, and GHG reduction measures for Hayward to achieve the City’s adopted targets.