Global climate change poses extreme threats to the world society, environment and economy.  The City of Bothell is committed to adopting best business practices in order to meet emissions goals and is working to establish specific targets, goals and strategies. The Bothell CO₂OL Plan for Carbon Reduction and Energy Independence Plan under development now allows the City to assemble its various actions to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainable practices and energy independence. Actions under this Plan effects all operations and processes of city government.