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    Global GHG emissions could fall 8% in 2020 amid pandemic: IEA

    Coronavirus has reduced emissions and energy demand, but a recovery without clean investments could jeopardize those gains, the group said.

    By Chris Teale • May 1, 2020
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    Opinion

    3 ways to make clean water affordable in America’s smallest communities

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Water migh...

    By Chris Shaffner • April 29, 2020
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    Chicago requires new building construction include EV charging capabilities

    Advocates say the new ordinance makes the city a national leader in efforts to increase the adoption of emissions-free vehicles.

    By Robert Walton • April 28, 2020
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    Enviro group launches OneNYC climate tracker

    Urgency behind reaching the plan's targets is increasing as a majority of city leaders, including the mayor, are term-limited come 2021.

    By Kristin Musulin • April 27, 2020
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    Transportation Electrification Partnership proposes $150B federal stimulus package

    The proposal calls for investments in zero emission infrastructure, EV adoption, workforce development and other areas to build climate resilience amid COVID-19.

    By Cailin Crowe • April 27, 2020
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    Utilities forced to adjust pre-pandemic emergency plans

    Consolidated Edison and other U.S. utilities had developed pandemic operating plans years ago, but officials say flexibility is key to their response.

    By Robert Walton • April 23, 2020
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    Opinion

    New (im)mobility: Can we avoid the private car revenge?

    Mobility operators and public leaders must anticipate a post-pandemic shift to single-occupancy vehicle use, and act before urban transportation locks us down again.

    By Joël Hazan, Pierre-François Marteau, Benjamin Fassenot • April 22, 2020
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    Chicago uses anonymized cellphone data to show progress of COVID-19 measures

    The city’s public health department is working with BlueDot to gather the location information from thousands of apps on resident phones. 

    By Cailin Crowe • April 17, 2020
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    How one New York town restored drinking water production in just four months

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Perfluoroalkyl...

    By Fil Fina III • April 17, 2020
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    Clean energy unemployment reaches 18.5%

    A new analysis found more than 27,000 clean energy workers filed unemployment claims in May, bringing the total to more than 620,500 clean energy jobs lost since the onset of COVID-19.

    By Kristin Musulin • Updated June 15, 2020
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    ‘Living wall’ in Dallas to capture 1,600 pounds of CO2 annually

    The wall, made up of over 40,000 plants, will have internet of things (IoT) sensors to monitor plant health and panels to distribute water and nutrients.

    By Chris Teale • April 16, 2020
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    Opinion

    There may be sewage in your city’s drinking water

    Far too many water sources are contaminated with sewage from faulty septic systems. But actions taken today can ensure safer water quality tomorrow.

    By Chris Shaffner • April 14, 2020
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    Closing the loop

    Circular economy-focused city programs seek to divert materials from landfills and instead reuse them over and over again

    By Jason Axelrod • April 13, 2020
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    Energy efficiency efforts seeing ‘acute pain’ on the residential side due to COVID-19

    The sector employs at least 2.4 million people and those jobs are at risk given the disruptions from social distancing protocols, experts say.

    By Robert Walton • April 7, 2020
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    Ann Arbor, MI City Council adopts $1B climate plan

    Staff revised the A2Zero plan to better reflect the long-term costs of action or inaction, and to take into account how strategies may evolve as technology and climate changes.

    By Chris Teale • Updated June 4, 2020
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    The CARES Act won’t support cleantech, but cities still can

    Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator CEO Matt Petersen is urging cities to align priorities around COVID-19 mitigation and climate action while the federal government sleeps on funding.

    By Kristin Musulin • April 3, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    No wipes in the pipes: Coronavirus cleaning leads to spike in sewer clogs

    The use of disinfectant wipes is spiking as residents try to protect themselves from COVID-19. The result: clogged municipal wastewater systems and costly repairs. 

    By Katie Pyzyk • April 1, 2020
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    COVID-19 may sport the thinnest silver lining: a cleaner climate

    There is evidence of declining carbon emissions and improved air quality as societies lock down. Experts say potential stimulus funding could present an opportunity to perpetuate these changes.

    By Chris Teale • March 19, 2020
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    Controlling the costs of idling equipment

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.It is safe...

    By EquipmentWatch Staff • March 13, 2020
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    Electrostatic sprayer system kills COVID-19, disinfects public spaces in a matter of hours

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The entire...

    March 13, 2020
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    Opinion

    Will solar work for low-income communities?

    Solar for low- and moderate-income customers should either provide guaranteed savings or allow customers to easily withdraw from the contract at any time, the author writes.

    By Warren Leon • March 6, 2020
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    Opinion

    Entrepreneurs must focus on serving frontline populations

    The world needs creative entrepreneurs operating at the nexus of community and climate to avoid worsening climate disasters and inequality.

    By Kevin de León, Sara Chandler • March 3, 2020
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    NYC cracks down on building efficiency with new energy code

    The 2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code is part of the city’s Green New Deal and will require new and existing buildings meet stricter efficiency standards. 

    By Jason Plautz • March 2, 2020
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    Spending more on renewables ‘inappropriate’ as tech is already viable: DOE Secretary

    Secretary Dan Brouillette defended President Donald Trump's proposed budget for energy efficiency and renewables, which cuts funding by 74%.

    By Catherine Morehouse • March 2, 2020
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    Opinion

    Municipal leaders should improve property registries to combat property blight

    Hundreds of communities across the country have implemented a “vacant property registration ordinance” (VPRO) with intent to proactively receive contact information of the owner or responsible party for vacant and/or abandoned properties in their jurisdiction.

    By Michael Halpern • Feb. 26, 2020