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Mayors left out of Trump's environmental leadership address
The president applauded his administration's work on environmental stewardship in an address on Monday. There was no praise for leadership on the local level.
By Kristin Musulin • July 09, 2019 -
Hawaii to combat climate change with carbon-injected concrete
The green concrete can reduce embodied carbon by 25 pounds per cubic yard, according to the state's transportation department.
By Jason Plautz • July 08, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe rise of urban food forests
Cities like Atlanta and Philadelphia recognize that a park can be more than just a green space when visitors are allowed to pick fruits, vegetables and nuts.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 02, 2019 -
US mayors recognized for climate protection efforts
Los Angeles and Fayetteville, AR took home top awards and 10 other cities received honorable mentions at the 13th Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards.
By Jason Plautz • July 02, 2019 -
NYC declares 'climate emergency' in symbolic resolution
It became the largest U.S. city to pass such a measure, calling for urgent action to prevent "more climate injustices and more Hurricane Sandy’s."
By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2019 -
US PIRG calls out 9 wasteful highway projects
The group's fifth Highway Boondoggles report says the projects, which collectively will cost $25 billion, will harm communities and the environment.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2019 -
London plans 'car-free day' to draw attention to air pollution crisis
Mayor Sadiq Khan hopes the effort, being held on Sept. 22, will encourage Londoners to "see the city from a different perspective."
By Jason Plautz • June 24, 2019 -
New York approves landmark climate bill
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the bill the "the most aggressive climate change legislation in the nation."
By Jason Plautz • June 20, 2019 -
EPA issues Clean Power Plan replacement as coal bailout remains sidelined
"Fossil fuels will continue to be a key part of the energy mix," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said at a press conference Wednesday.
By Robert Walton • June 19, 2019 -
Boston aims for 80% recycling rate, plans organics pilot
A new "zero waste" plan outlines 30 recommendations involving food waste, textiles, recycling education and more.
By Cole Rosengren • June 19, 2019 -
Swedish university designs air pollution sensor for streetlights
The optical nano-sensor was developed as a cheaper air monitoring device that can detect pollution in hard-to-read areas.
By Jason Plautz • June 18, 2019 -
Bloomberg: Waiting on climate action 'isn't good enough'
The former New York mayor injects urgency into the fight against climate change, signaling that local, state and business leaders should head the initiative.
By Jason Plautz • June 14, 2019 -
Pittsburgh gets state funds for EV chargers, fleet vehicles
The grant, matched by the city, came from the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection's Alternative Incentive program.
By Jason Plautz • June 11, 2019 -
Bloomberg pledges $500M to move country away from coal, natural gas
The former New York City mayor's Beyond Carbon campaign will seek to close remaining coal plants by 2030 and use 100% clean energy.
By Jason Plautz • June 10, 2019 -
Study: Meeting Paris Agreement goals could avert hundreds of heat wave deaths
If global warming is limited to 2 degrees Celsius, up to 1,980 annual heat-related deaths could be avoided across 15 U.S. cities.
By Jason Plautz • June 10, 2019 -
OpinionParks and greenspace must be part of any climate solution
Aside from reducing carbon pollution, cities must help people adapt to severe weather that is already affecting communities — especially the most vulnerable.
By Diane Regas • June 06, 2019 -
Toronto releases its first resilience strategy
The strategy aims to build on existing smart city efforts and provide a model for other coastal cities looking to respond to climate change.
By Jason Plautz • June 05, 2019 -
Deep DiveAre cities the Green New Deal's most viable frontier?
New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.
By Chris Teale • June 03, 2019 -
Miami region releases collaborative resilience strategy
Resilient305 expands beyond climate issues to focus on cultivating financial stability and advancing public health priorities.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2019 -
Cincinnati chosen as next 'Beyond 34' city
The city aims to boost its recycling rate by adopting a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative focused on environmental and economic benefits.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019 -
Santa Monica, CA passes $800M plan to go carbon neutral by 2050
The ambitious Climate Action & Adaptation Plan will force a "paradigm shift" in the city, said chief sustainability officer Dean Kubani.
By Jason Plautz • May 29, 2019 -
Nonprofit tests trash-collecting robot on Chicago River
Users eventually will be able to control Trashbot 24 hours a day via the internet as it herds small pieces of trash to a collection location.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 28, 2019 -
Bloomberg to fund 'America's Pledge' report on US climate progress
The former NYC mayor will grant $2.3 million to the University of Maryland’s Center for Global Sustainability and the Rocky Mountain Institute for the study.
By Jason Plautz • May 28, 2019 -
US Green Building Council to give 15 cities LEED certification assistance
Bank of America is funding it with a $500,000 grant which will help localities seek LEED v4.1, the latest edition of the green building program.
By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2019 -
Report: Mayors shift talking points to reflect health, environmental issues
Infrastructure and economic development remain the biggest concerns, but other areas have moved into the spotlight as city leaders deal with myriad issues.
By Chris Teale • May 24, 2019
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