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    The 10 most future-ready cities in North America: report

    Cities must invest more in digital and physical infrastructure to address today’s challenges but face several barriers, including a lack of public trust, a new report finds.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2022
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    Electric vehicle sales rise as registrations jump 57% through September

    Consumers are shifting away from hybrid vehicles to plug-in EVs as manufacturers offer more models. 

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    EV buyer education campaign launches in Colorado

    Transportation and energy regulators hope a website and educational materials will help bridge the information gap for residents curious about buying, owning and driving an electric vehicle.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    White House endorses nature-based solutions in first US road map

    The Biden administration said this week’s release in conjunction with COP27 marks the first time the U.S. has developed a strategy to scale up green roofs, rain gardens, urban trees and other green infrastructure.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Election results: How housing, transit, environmental issues fared on state and local ballots

    California’s millionaire tax for EV incentives was defeated, while several affordable housing and climate funding initiatives passed nationwide.

    Nov. 10, 2022
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    With control of Congress unknown, clean energy advocates cheer state wins and press for climate action

    So far, it appears Republicans failed to pull off an anticipated “red wave” and Democrats outperformed expectations, analysts say.

    By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Climate funding wins big on state and local ballots

    Voters in many jurisdictions embraced spending on resilience projects, clean energy and other climate change mitigation efforts  — with one notable exception.

    By Maria Rachal • Updated Nov. 9, 2022
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    Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

    The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2022
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    COP27 to spotlight implementation, finance for climate action

    Even at the global stage, there could be insights on how to best go about decarbonizing U.S. cities from this month’s United Nations climate conference, experts say.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2022
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    Hybrid sweepers deliver uncompromised performance

    Elgin Sweeper’s new hybrid sweepers provide uncompromised performance while helping sustainability efforts.

    By Elgin Sweeper • Nov. 7, 2022
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    Shared micromobility restrictions can increase traffic congestion and emissions, study finds

    Following Atlanta’s nighttime scooter limits, travel time increased 9% to 11%, Georgia researchers found in a study. 

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 3, 2022
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    Shared mobility key to urban climate action, city leaders say

    As 200 nations gather for the COP27 international climate summit, city leaders see shared mobility as the path to “making our communities healthier and more livable for everyone.” 

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

    Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Where voters will consider waste and recycling initiatives

    San Francisco and Denver are among the localities with ballot measures, which range from deciding who should handle street cleaning to establishing more widespread access to composting.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Climate action ballot initiatives for Election Day 2022

    Spending for transportation decarbonization, wildfire prevention, storm resilience and more are up for a vote next week in some states.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Housing, transit, environmental issues on state and local ballots

    Residents in 37 states will vote on 132 statewide ballot measures on Nov. 8, according to Ballotpedia. Read our coverage on measures addressing top smart city concerns.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 31, 2022
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    Lower speed limits for trucks don’t decrease crash risk in construction zones: report

    Vehicles can get hit from behind or sideswiped when motorists merge in poor weather conditions, a study backed by the U.S. Department of Transportation said.

    By Charles Pekow • Oct. 31, 2022
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    California moves toward mandating zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles

    To fight air pollution, the California Air Resources Board discussed a proposal to begin requiring government and commercial fleets to purchase cleaner vehicles. A plan could be in place by next year.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    Boston wants to use curb bump-outs to manage flooding, boost resilience

    Curb extensions must incorporate at least one of five green infrastructure features, from rain gardens to porous paving, to improve water management and reduce environmental impact, according to the proposal.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 28, 2022
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    BP and Hertz to build EV fast charging stations across the US

    Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    For equitable building electrification, philanthropy-backed fund puts communities in the driver’s seat

    Who designs the energy transition? As cities work to reduce building emissions and spur clean alternatives, the creators of the Equitable Building Electrification Fund believe that decision-making power needs to shift.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Affordable housing, zero waste efforts could benefit from San Antonio deconstruction policy

    One of the largest, fastest-growing U.S. cities is trying to use more of the materials it already has by requiring that some old buildings be deconstructed rather than demolished.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Aiming for equitable building decarbonization, Chicago gets long-awaited working group guidance

    A green bank, a heat pump pilot and expanded energy benchmarking are among the strategies the group presented to address the 70% of greenhouse gas emissions that come from the Windy City's buildings.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Forecasting air quality in cities: Moving effortlessly from monitoring to management

    Air pollution mitigation is a moving target for cities. Hyperlocal forecasting turns data into action.

    Oct. 17, 2022
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    GAO calls on federal government to step up climate resilience efforts

    A national strategic plan for climate change resilience would clarify agency priorities and align them with federal spending, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in its report.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 14, 2022