Environment
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Opinion3 market shifts for intelligent buildings in 2020
This year will be the inflection point for decarbonization of buildings charioted by the business-relevant intelligent building solutions market.
By Casey Talon • Jan. 17, 2020 -
StreetLight Data ranks 100 metros in first climate impact index
The metro areas were ranked as the most low-impact based on vehicle miles traveled, bike and pedestrian commuting, and population density, among other metrics.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Reps introduce TREES Act to expand urban canopies
The bill would create a grant program for free or reduced-cost tree planting services to lower energy costs and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Rising temperatures could increase injury deaths by 2,000 a year: study
If temperatures were to rise 1.5 °C above long-term averages, the U.S. would see an uptick in traffic accidents and suicides, among other injury deaths, according to a new study.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 15, 2020 -
OpinionThe US can still lead the race to make cities smarter and more sustainable
Through software, AI and Big Data, cities are transforming the way they generate electricity, deliver drinking water and build the clean transportation systems of the future.
By Maryrose Sylvester • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Seattle to transition city-owned buildings away from fossil fuels
The first round of building electrification plans are due this summer after an executive order from Mayor Jenny Durkan advancing a Green New Deal.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2020 -
NYC's Circular City program to focus on sustainability in 2020
The joint effort from New Lab and the New York City Economic Development Corporation will test solutions for the city's transition to a circular economy.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Sidewalk Labs pilot aims to improve recycling habits
The Clean Recycling Pilot in Toronto will identify and sort waste, then provide feedback to the public in a report on how they can do it better.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 08, 2020 -
California to enforce light bulb efficiency standards despite Trump reversal
The state's efficiency rules are a direct response to the Trump administration's rollbacks, which could cost $12 billion a year in lost energy savings by 2025.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 03, 2020 -
7 trends that will define smart cities in 2020
Cities are primed for big transformation, including scooter company consolidation, car-free zone planning and increased flying car investments.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 02, 2020 -
OpinionAutomation makes it possible for cities to go green
Cities everywhere are embracing their role in the fight against climate change, and many are finding that technology is a powerful ally.
By Srini Murali • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Transportation Climate Initiative releases controversial draft plan to cut emissions
The proposed cap-and-invest program framework, which looks to cut transportation emissions, has been met with concerns about rising gas prices.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 18, 2019 -
New York MTA to invest $1.1B for zero-emission bus fleet
The agency plans to eventually have a fleet of 500 electric buses, representing the largest procurement of EVs in North America.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 17, 2019 -
NYC passes bill requiring bird-friendly glass on buildings
The measure aims to reduce the 90,000 to 230,000 bird strike deaths in New York each year, with the country's bird population reaching a 29% decline since 1970.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Google creates $4M fund for data-driven climate projects
The tech giant is also expanding its Environmental Insights Explorer tool to help more than 100 cities use data to plan and measure the impact of climate change.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Philly mayor signs laws to boost big building efficiency, phase out dirty fuel
Mayor Jim Kenney also updated the city's Energy Benchmarking Program, designed to understand energy use and "opportunities for change," according to a senior program manager.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2019 -
Federal climate leadership could cut emissions 49%: report
America's Pledge said cities, states and businesses have led the way on climate action, but further emissions cuts need national leadership, too.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Climate Leader of the Year: Calgary, Alberta
Over 100 oil and gas companies reside in the "energy city." Calgary welcomes these energy sources, but it's also driving prosperity with an in-depth Climate Resilience Strategy.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2019
From Sidewalk Labs' disruptive, futuristic smart city to the climate strategy in Calgary, Alberta, these are the leading cities, officials and initiatives of the year.
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OpinionWhat I wish I'd said to California's chief air regulator about clean transportation
Will flexible demand-side resources ever be able to participate in power markets in the same way as supply-side resources? That's the question before Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols — and all of us.
By David Farnsworth • Dec. 06, 2019 -
NYC launches commercial cargo bike pilot to reduce congestion
City officials hope the program, which includes Amazon, DHL and UPS, will also boost air quality and pedestrian safety. Logistics companies say it will be easier to find parking.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Climate Mayors to bolster city-level action with steering committee
The new 24-member committee will work to "catalyze membership" and further engage residents to reach Paris agreement goals.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 04, 2019 -
LA wants to reach 30% EVs on roads by 2028 Olympics
Local government and private partners released the Zero Emissions 2028 Roadmap 2.0 to accelerate the use of electric vehicles and clean transit.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Cincinnati to build nation's largest city-led solar array
The project, which is predicted to reduce 158,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, will cover 1,000 acres with more than 310,000 solar panels.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Atlanta becomes 100th LEED certified city
The city's resilience plan, with initiatives around clean energy, electric vehicle car-sharing and more, played a role in achieving certification.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2019
