Environment
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NACTO partners with 5 cities on low-carbon transport projects
The mayors said they are committed to providing residents and visitors with more transportation options and making streets safer for users.
By Chris Teale • May 16, 2019 -
Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes 43 cities for climate, environment policies
Twenty-one American cities received "A" grades from the nonprofit, including Boston, Denver, New York City, San Francisco and Washington.
By Jason Plautz • May 14, 2019 -
Investors face $1.2T in costs from climate change inaction
A UN report calls on corporations and financial institutions to develop long-range assessments of climate change-associated risks and opportunities.
By Jason Plautz • May 13, 2019 -
OpinionBefore the flood: How to plan and design proactive buyout programs that work
Buyout programs are empowering communities to prepare for natural disasters in advance, rather than scramble to salvage what’s left after storms subside.
By Brandy Bones • May 08, 2019 -
EVgo commits to powering chargers with 100% renewable energy
The electric vehicle charging network said it will rely on wind and solar energy, becoming the first in the United States to make such a commitment.
By Chris Teale • May 08, 2019 -
OpinionIt's the 'largest brake' on greenhouse gases, but we're not pushing hard enough
Numbers show that in the U.S., and across much of the world, we've made big progress on energy efficiency in the past few decades, proving that we can do more with less.
By Jason Hartke • May 02, 2019 -
'It's a team sport': Leaders say partnerships are key to climate resilience
Aside from urging cities to partner with each other and with the private sector, leaders highlighted the importance of overpreparing for natural disasters.
By Chris Teale • May 01, 2019 -
Los Angeles releases its own 'Green New Deal'
The sustainability plan expands and accelerates goals for a cleaner environment, stronger economy and more resilient city.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 30, 2019 -
OpinionAI, robots and the high-tech farm of the future
AI-driven technologies are starting to have a dramatic effect on an industry that has seen only incremental improvements over the last century and is in dire need of more sustainable models.
By Eric Jensen • April 29, 2019 -
Chicago to install 40K LED streetlights in next phase of efficiency plan
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and utility ComEd have said the city will save an estimated $100 million over the next decade through the energy efficiency upgrades.
By Jason Plautz • April 26, 2019 -
Report: 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air
The American Lung Association found that more than 141 million Americans live in counties with unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate matter pollution.
By Jason Plautz • April 25, 2019 -
DC's transit agency announces Energy Action Plan
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority aims to create the country's first LEED certified transit station, among other initiatives.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2019 -
San Francisco to power commercial buildings with 100% renewables
The city has a plan to use only renewable electricity citywide by 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2050.
By Jason Plautz • April 23, 2019 -
Mobility leaders promote shared rides for Earth Day
Lyft, Via and Gotcha are celebrating Earth Day by encouraging shared bike, scooter and car rides to help move the needle on cities' GHG reduction goals.
By Kristin Musulin • April 22, 2019 -
Have ideas to reduce transportation system emissions? New York has $3M in funding
Two state agencies have partnered to provide funding for mobility and infrastructure innovations that reduce emissions.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 22, 2019 -
NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'
The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 gas-fired power plants.
By Chris Teale • April 22, 2019 -
Study: Traffic linked to 4M pediatric asthma cases a year
Shanghai, China had the highest percentage of new asthma cases attributed to traffic, with the U.S. ranked 25th among all countries.
By Jason Plautz • April 15, 2019 -
Chicago becomes largest US city to commit to 100% clean energy
The city council voted unanimously on the resolution, which also calls for complete electrification of the city's bus fleet by 2040.
By Kristin Musulin • April 12, 2019 -
Lyft partners with Trust for Public Land to expand green footprint
The partnership will help create more livable cities by funding park development in underserved communities that are park-poor.
By Kristin Musulin • April 11, 2019 -
Climate panel disbanded under Trump reforms with local focus
The independent group is now known as the Science to Climate Action Network (SCAN), and will give technical advice to cities and businesses.
By Jason Plautz • April 05, 2019 -
Irving, TX partners with Rubicon for smart waste pilot
The RUBICONSmartCity platform will enable real-time service confirmations, GPS vehicle tracking and documentation of any driver issues.
By Kristin Musulin • April 03, 2019 -
AT&T to partner with DOE on climate resilience plan
The project will use regional climate modeling data and mapping capabilities to more accurately project climate-related events that could damage infrastructure.
By Jason Plautz • April 01, 2019 -
House Democrats introduce Climate Action Now Act
Senate Democrats also created the "Special Committee on the Climate Crisis," a panel that will hold hearings on the impacts of climate change.
By Jason Plautz • March 28, 2019 -
Letter urges European Parliament to exclude fossil fuel funds from Cohesion Policy
Nearly 50 organizations signed the letter, saying such investments would hurt European communities both environmentally and economically.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2019 -
Chicago task force drafts roadmap for future of city mobility
A scooter-sharing pilot and an autonomous vehicle pilot are among the more than 50 action items.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019
