The Greenspace and Water sector displays the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Cupertino. The emissions graph above shows emissions from the transport and treatment of water and wastewater.

Cupertino is dedicated to managing its water resources sustainably as part of our Climate Action Plan 2.0. Water is particularly important in the context of California's frequent drought conditions.

Additionally, greenspaces play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it as carbon, acting as natural carbon sinks. By increasing the number of trees and maintaining healthy greenspaces, we can significantly reduce the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, while also cooling our urban environment naturally.