![]() ![]() And a place known for defying natural limitations is beginning to try to honor them-a goal that’s at once humbler and more ambitious. In short, a place long known for its suburban character is becoming more of a city. It lays out a comprehensive suite of goals, such as eliminating coal from the city’s energy portfolio and diverting 90 percent of waste from landfills, both by 2025. (An EPA report found that between 20, the metropolitan area grew significantly more compact, as two-thirds of new housing was built on already developed land.) And Mayor Eric Garcetti’s new sustainability “pLAn” could have been drafted by Al Gore. Los Angeles is also heavily investing in mass transit while growing denser. Despite adding 1 million people to its population, the city claims to use the same amount of water as it did 30 years ago. But, in recent years, Los Angeles has made headway on its most infamous environmental problems, and is even trying to position itself as a green leader. ![]()
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