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The San Diego City Council has approved a sweeping 'climate plan' to reduce the city’s carbon footprint by more than half over the next 20-years.

It's an ambitious goal that may be difficult to achieve even though it has broad support.

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer outlined the plan at a news conference prior to the council session where passage was virtually assured. “This plan ensures that San Diego stays on track to meet the states target to significantly reduce green house gases by 2050,” Faulconer said.

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