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United NationsUnited NationsEnvironmental ProgramEnvironmental Program
International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives(ICLEI)
Also Known As:ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
Stacy Lynne970-402-1582
[email protected] Address:305 W. Magnolia #282Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 References and sources
available upon request.
More information available inThe Fort Collins Retort online:www.wewillnotfall.com
April 2010
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My Mission and PassionMy Mission and PassionResearch
AccuracyTruthEducation
Individual rights
United StatesConstitutionFree market
capitalism
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HistoryHistoryWhy does the City of Fort Collins want
to take control of two private trashcompanies?
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This is ICLEIThis is ICLEI
Social EngineeringSocial Engineering How much is one parking space worth to nearby businesses?
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Public/Private Partnerships vs.Public/Private Partnerships vs.Private Sector SolutionsPrivate Sector Solutions
Public/Private◦ Breeds corruption◦ Kills competition◦ Time and $ intensive◦
Taxpayer $ used
Private Sector◦ Encourages
competition◦ More innovation◦
Less expensive◦ Freedom to explore
and solve problems◦ Rapid process
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Global Warming Reality Check Global Warming Reality Check Fact: The earth’s temperature has not risen
during the past 100 years.Hysteria: The earth is on fire.Fact: The world’s population has declined.
Hysteria: We can’t survive with this manypeople on the planet.Fact: Natural fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are
plentiful.Hysteria: We must stop driving individualcars.
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ItIt’’s All Garbage!s All Garbage!Recycling does not occur when you place
your trash in a recycle bin at the curb.
“Recycle” means a used product is made
into another product to be used again.
Most recycled products are moreexpensive due to increased steps inproduction and toxic chemical by-products.
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Recycling FactsRecycling FactsGlass < 30%
Paper – newsprintPlastic ?◦ how much per ton◦ where does it go◦ how does it get there◦
what happens to itCFLs and the Environment◦ Chinese illnesses, local toxins, energy savings?
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ICLEIICLEI’’s Cool Mayor Clubs Cool Mayor Club John Hickenlooper, Denver
◦ Signed United Nations climate protectionagreement
◦ Named “World Mayor” for his work on
global warming◦ Candidate for Governor
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ICLEIICLEI’’s Missions MissionTransform local government
Pressure council members, mayors andcity managers to adopt green policiesEqualize income worldwideControl populationRestrict capitalism, consumerism
Eliminate market economies
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This is ICLEIThis is ICLEI
Goal: Preventdams andreservoirs Goal: Agenda 21 –
Sustainability at any
cost
Goal: Eliminatepersonal vehicle use
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ICLEIICLEI’’s Method of Operations Method of OperationSecret, behind closed doors
Bribe local governments with millions of dollarsSource of money: your tax dollars at thelocal, state and federal levelExpect roadblocks, lies, and deception
when researching
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ICLEIICLEI’’s Target Industriess Target IndustriesEnergy
Real EstateDevelopmentRetailRestaurants/BarsTransportation
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ICLEI Breeds Corruption andICLEI Breeds Corruption andDestructionDestruction
Chart 1: Basic Hierarchy
Chart 2: City CorruptionChart 3: City Employee CorruptionChart 4: THE BIG PICTUREChart 5: Plan Fort Collins
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How Does ICLEI Affect You?How Does ICLEI Affect You?Loss of individual rights◦
“Unauthorized home occupant”Loss of personal choice◦ “Unauthorized trash bags”
Cost of living increases due togreen/sustainable mandates
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How Does ICLEI Affect Business?How Does ICLEI Affect Business?Pressure from city government
Climate WisePressure from local environmental groups
Result:◦ Increases cost of doing business◦
Increases cost to customers
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Business DamageBusiness DamageCreates unfair advantages◦
Favored partnerships with City officialsCompetition is restricted or eliminatedTaxpayer money used for privatebusinesses
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Business ExamplesBusiness ExamplesTrash
RestaurantsBicycle ShopsBreweries
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This is ICLEI: High DensityThis is ICLEI: High Density
Housing, Transit, Living Wage forHousing, Transit, Living Wage forArtistsArtists
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City of Loveland ICLEI FactsCity of Loveland ICLEI FactsKeith Reester, Public Works Director◦ Joined ICLEI two years ago◦ Taxpayer $ used for dues◦ Purpose: to access ICLEI’s toolkits◦ Received federal stimulus money because of
ICLEI membershipLEED Library expansion
◦ Currently reviewing 60 sustainability plans from
across USDeveloping document to present to Council◦ Summer “community conversations” planned
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ICLEI and City BudgetsICLEI and City Budgets
Sustainability
Triple Bottom Line Budgeting
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Triple Bottom Line BudgetingTriple Bottom Line BudgetingSociety +Environment + Economy =
Triple bottom lineThe City of Fort Collins uses ICLEI’s“triple bottom line” formulaEconomic factors are not the prioritywhen budgeting
Sustainability is the goal, regardless of cost
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Follow the Money, Find the PriorityFollow the Money, Find the Priority$4,000,000 in rebates for appliances
$600,000 for bicycle coordinator,bicycles, bicycle education$2,000 per mile to clear
snow from trails
No money for road repair, police, fireCity asking for sales tax increase
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Loveland Reporter Loveland Reporter --Herald (4)Herald (4) vs.vs.Fort Collins Coloradoan (7)Fort Collins Coloradoan (7)
Monday, April 26, 2010◦
Reporter-Herald , page A3: Survey to aid planfor transportation◦ “Among the options for increased efficiency
would be the use of transit, car pooling, andalternative methods of transportationsuch as bicycling and telecommuting.”
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Reporter Reporter --Herald Herald ContinuedContinuedPage B1◦
ICLEI $ for LEED Library◦ Wind turbines◦ Visual Arts Commission (Transformer Boxes)
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Watch For These BuzzwordsWatch For These BuzzwordsGreen, green building, LEED
Sustainable, sustainabilityCarbon neutral, carbon footprintMultimodal transportation
Smart growthSmart carsSmart metersSmart gridUnanticipated revenue
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Now What?Now What?Call your mayor, council members andcity managerRead city council agendasWatch the newspaper for environmental
articlesForm a group committed to removingICLEI from your local government
Elect candidates with strength to say noRecall elected council members
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Google FunGoogle FunUnited Nations Environmental Program(UNEP)ICLEIGlobal Reporting Institute (GRI)
Agenda 21, Local Agenda 21, LA21International Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)
Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED)Freedom Advocates
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Breathe Deep, Keep Fighting for Right,Breathe Deep, Keep Fighting for Right,Peace, Love and Joy To You All!Peace, Love and Joy To You All!