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An Inflation Reduction Act program is directly funding state and local climate action and could provide an end-run around legislative inertia and hostility on climate, advocates hope.
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New York City’s congestion pricing plan could curtail pollution and pay for lower-carbon modes of transportation.
by AJ Artis
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Public transit, micromobility and mode-shifting are key to reducing transport emissions.
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Collectively, the work of 25 cities in the Climate Challenge will reduce CO2 emissions by 74 million metric tons from 2020 through 2030, compared to business as usual.
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The UK city's Ultra Low Emission Zone requires drivers to meet strict vehicle emissions standards or pay a daily charge, encouraging residents and businesses to switch from heavily polluting vehicles to cleaner modes of transport.
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The traditional American road and car mentality remains strong, but the pandemic may have finally made clear that urban public transportation has a vital social and economic role in making cities fairer and more efficient.
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And five guiding questions to help urban planners improve upon regions' projects.
by Alan Hoffman
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An industry that formerly planned based on timetables has proven how adaptable it can be. The future must be not just clean and safe, but also data-driven to balance climate, health and equity goals.
by Chuck Ray
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From e-bikes to light rail, East Coast to West Coast, policies and plans are making municipalities more sustainable.
by John Addison
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From urban density to energy-efficient appliances, cutting emissions and making money has never made more sense.
by Leah Lazer
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And three residential policies can promote economic development, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.
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The nation’s capital just passed aggressive, practical legislation to green its buildings. Your city could be next.
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Looking at you, Boulder, Colorado.
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In this week's episode, how to get suppliers to act on climate, educating consumers about the circular economy and clean power for circular cities.
by Joel Makower
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With Washington becoming more hostile to climate action, the nation’s mayors are volunteering to fill the climate leadership vacuum.
by Rhea Suh
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A new DOE-funded resource to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings could catalyze carbon reduction in cities.
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Fixing outdated building codes is just the start of saving energy in urban areas.