Environment
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NUMO alliance forms to help 'rethink our cities' in the face of changing mobility
"My passion is transportation ... It's the glue of our lives," Robin Chase, executive chair of the alliance's steering committee, told Smart Cities Dive.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019
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Bloomberg names final 5 American Cities Climate Challenge winners
Albuquerque, NM; Austin, TX; Denver; Orlando, FL; and San Antonio will participate in the two-year acceleration program as part of a 25-city cohort.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 14, 2019
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3 promising new technologies could help send stormwater to taps in thirsty cities
Capturing and reusing urban stormwater could be a boon for water-stressed cities — if we can find a way to clean it up.
By Lindsey Konkel
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US power sector carbon emissions jump as gas boom outpaces coal decline
The new Rhodium group report represents a worrying reversal for the electric utility industry, raising questions about whether its recent formula for emissions reductions has outlived its usefulness.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 09, 2019
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Boston transit authority adds to electric bus fleet
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority intends to add nearly 200 New Flyer hybrid buses to replace its aging fleet.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 09, 2019
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St. Petersburg, FL latest Bloomberg Climate Challenge winner
The city is the 20th winner, with five more to be announced, as the group said applications from cities nationwide continue to be strong.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 04, 2019
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Our 10 best stories of 2018
After a jam-packed year of emerging trends, innovations, startups and partnerships, here are the top stories that shaped 2018.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2018
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Researchers present Columbus, OH leaders with climate adaptation plan
The document contains 43 action items to boost the city's resilience to the effects of climate change, divided into categories: necessary and aspirational.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2018
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Charlotte, NC named as latest Bloomberg climate challenge winner
The city's climate action plan will address pollution from transportation and buildings, electrify municipal fleets and increase transit access.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2018
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A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2018
From 5G battles to consolidation in mobility, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2018
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California to require all-electric buses by 2040
The rule bars transit agencies from purchasing any new gas-powered buses by 2029 and will require only zero-emission buses by 2040.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 17, 2018
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Siemens: Cities are prioritizing electrification, but grid modernization is required
Siemens released a report that used the company's City Performance Tool to assess the status of electrification in 40 global cities.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2018
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'Paris to Pittsburgh' highlights local, youth efforts to fight climate change
The documentary from Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia explores initiatives that cities and states are undertaking as they deal with growing climate problems.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 12, 2018
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UN report: Cities are 'key implementers' of climate policies
A new guide from authors of the latest UN IPCC report says that without action from cities, "there will be no limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius."
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 11, 2018
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The smart city conferences to check out in 2019
Next year has a full slate of industry conferences, featuring conversations with top public and private officials on the pressing issues facing cities.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2018
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Study: Low-income neighborhoods disproportionately feel environmental burdens
The index from Data-Driven Yale examined five areas of environmental concern: air quality, climate change, water and sanitation, urban ecosystem and transportation.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 04, 2018
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World Bank to invest $200B over 5 years for climate change action
The money is targeted at climate adaptation and resilience, and is more than double its current five-year investment plan established after the 2015 Paris accord.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 04, 2018
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1M EVs in the US 'a step in our journey' to combat climate change
Speakers at an event celebrating the milestone also noted electric vehicles could play a large role in the fight against climate change and carbon emissions.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 03, 2018
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Report: Vehicle emissions are keeping California from reaching climate goals
The state will have to significantly slash transportation emissions to meet Gov. Jerry Brown’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 29, 2018
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EU adopts plan to become 'climate neutral' by 2050
The report presents eight scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a large focus on the energy and urban mobility sectors.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 29, 2018
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EPA loans San Diego $614M for water recycling project
The facility is set to break ground in 2019 and, once completed, will produce 30 million gallons of drinking water per day by treating wastewater.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 29, 2018
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Deep DiveHow cities are affected by the federal climate report — and how they're fighting back
Extreme weather threatens to destroy urban areas while transportation systems may buckle, but there is optimism that city leaders will keep moving things forward.
By Chris Teale • Nov. 27, 2018
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Federal climate report: US energy, transportation sectors not prepared for warming
Experts say humans have about a decade to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change and the U.S. is behind the necessary pace of emissions reductions.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 26, 2018
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British Columbia to mandate 100% zero emission vehicle sales by 2040
The government is taking action by increasing the ZEV incentive program and expanding the number of EV fast chargers in the province's network.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 26, 2018
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REI-backed study identifies top cities for outdoor access
Cities are looking to maximize green space within city limits or increase access to nearby public lands, partly as a sustainability push and also to boost residents’ quality of living.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 26, 2018