Climate & Resilience: Page 47
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House Dems propose net-zero emissions by 2050
The climate proposal urges building, transportation and industrial electrification, and notably does not call for an end to natural gas fracking.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 1, 2020 -
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Food resilience pod opens in Miami
Resilience pods from the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center are designed to support local solutions to issues including climate change, extreme heat and food insecurity.
By Chris Teale • June 30, 2020 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
4 cities win smart intersection challenge to reduce congestion
Austin, TX will use Parsons' intelligent intersection software to retime traffic signals, potentially leading to a 40% reduction in congestion.
By Cailin Crowe • June 29, 2020 -
Opinion
3 ways smart cities can improve air quality
With urbanites expressing a renewed interest in air quality improvement amid the coronavirus, cities may find themselves in need of better data to base policy decisions.
By Grant Samms • June 25, 2020 -
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NLC: Financial impact data paints ‘dire picture’ of cities’ futures
A COVID-19 impact survey found 1.5 million public sector jobs have been lost since March, while 65% of cities are looking to slash infrastructure projects. NLC leaders fear these cuts will create an "economic ripple effect."
By Kristin Musulin • June 24, 2020 -
10 examples of building performance standards: ACEEE
A white paper from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy calls on jurisdictions globally to explore mandatory building performance standards to effectively meet long-term climate goals.
By Kristin Musulin • June 23, 2020 -
Accelerator for America distributes $750K in COVID-19 aid
The program will help to set up a direct financial assistance program for residents across 10 U.S. jurisdictions, including Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
By Cailin Crowe • June 23, 2020 -
Smart city groups reshape networking norms with virtual events
The coronavirus pandemic has forced major events to go virtual, creating a host of new, inclusive standards for industry events and information sharing.
By Cailin Crowe • June 22, 2020 -
Screenshot of virtual press conference to discuss the new reports.
Transit advocates dismiss 'baked-in, societal' density bias
New reports from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign and Green For All offer dozens of recommendations to build safer systems for transportation amid coronavirus recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • June 18, 2020 -
Opinion
5 focal points needed to develop a smart city
Given the pace at which new technology is overtaking social infrastructure, cities must "up their game" with a greater sense of focus and urgency.
By Clint Vince and Jennifer Morrissey • June 18, 2020 -
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Lyft pledges all-EV fleet by 2030
The ride-hailing company said it would work with drivers to transition their cars to electric vehicles, a move it called a "radical shift in strategy."
By Chris Teale • June 18, 2020 -
Retrieved from Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator on June 16, 2020
Santa Monica, CA to pilot zero emissions delivery zone
Local leaders said the pilot program in the city's downtown commercial core will help them achieve ambitious emissions goals by 2028.
By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020 -
Cleantech incubator Greentown Labs expands to Houston
The incubator will offer testing space to early stage, climate-focused companies in an effort to make Houston the "energy transition capital of the world."
By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020 -
Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Rockefeller Foundation to invest in 10 cities' inclusive COVID recovery
The foundation's Opportunity Collective will invest $10 million with a goal to improve access to capital and credit for people of color.
By Cailin Crowe • June 17, 2020 -
Andrew. (2011). "Los Angeles" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
California crafts pilot program to reduce building emissions
The Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development program will be rolled out in the second quarter of 2021, with the first two years of incentives reserved for developers of low-income residential housing.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 16, 2020 -
Keck, Dan. (2020). "Logan-Hocking County Public Library" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Libraries get creative about reopening as budget cuts loom
With computer and internet access in high demand among patrons, many libraries are faced with resuming service while providing a safe environment.
By Cailin Crowe • June 16, 2020 -
Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago sustainability officer to marry racial equity, climate goals
Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed Angela Tovar to help the city reach its 2025 climate goals through the prioritization of racial equity, environmental justice and economic inclusivity.
By Cailin Crowe • June 15, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
10% drop in cities' VMT could reap major climate benefits: report
COVID-19 presents a "window of opportunity" for cities to mitigate transportation's impact on climate, StreetLight Data's Martin Morzynski said. A small reduction in VMT is one place to start.
By Chris Teale • June 11, 2020 -
Bank of America issues $250K tree-planting grant to 4 cities
The funding will support green infrastructure projects across low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in St. Louis; Durham, NC; Cleveland; and Nashville, TN.
By Chris Teale • June 10, 2020 -
US residents losing trust in government: survey
ICF and MFour Mobile Research polling found 57% of adults believe their state and local governments are reopening nonessential businesses too soon.
By Cailin Crowe • June 9, 2020 -
Prayitno. (2019). "Las Vegas, Nevada" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
The 10 cities with the highest unemployment rates: report
A recent WalletHub analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found many tourism hub workforces were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • June 9, 2020 -
Trump orders federal agencies to waive environmental regulations
The order does away with agencies' responsibility to abide by regulations established under laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act to speed up public works projects that will create jobs.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2020 -
Opinion
Missouri cities shine on the national climate action stage
While coastal cities typically drive climate action, Kansas City and St. Louis are demonstrating what Heartland cities are capable of in the fight against climate change.
By Ashok Gupta • June 8, 2020 -
Water associations urge EPA to expedite PFAS regulation
The National Groundwater Association and eight other water groups sent a letter to the EPA with recommendations to efficiently regulate contaminants, including PFOA and PFOS.
By Kristin Musulin • June 5, 2020 -
Verch, Marco. (2020). "Man putting his vote in the ballot box for Election 2020" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
5 outcomes of an Election Day marked by protests and pandemic
The June 2 primary was unlike any other as mail-in voting became the norm to support social distancing, and voters grappled with protests, curfews and consolidated polling sites.
By Cailin Crowe • June 4, 2020
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