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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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The 65th mayor of the 'capital of Silicon Valley' on how the public and private sectors can get more done, faster, on climate and equity.
by Elsa Wenzel
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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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Methods of investing, lending, and risk assessment must change to prioritize equity.
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Yet there's a clear fix.
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Cities are investing heavily in wind and solar energy despite a pandemic year full of uncertainty.
by Yuning Liu
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Whether in Argentina, India or Kenya, these bright spots show positive change on many levels.
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Cities have been on the front-line of the pandemic and need support. Can they now become the engines of recovery?
by Sue Lebeck
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Communities of color have been shown to have about 25% higher energy burdens than white Americans. These programs can change that.
by Lacey Shaver
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When the type of food sold in an area changes, it provides a focal point for identifying gentrification.
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Why it's important for cities tackling climate change to engage with frontline communities.
by Maria Hart
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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 software company's strategic investment in Factory OS includes goals for impact metrics such as waste reduction, jobs creation potential and how the collaboration can stimulate the development of more affordable housing.
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Planners can disadvantage communities in cities if they rely purely on numbers — with lasting societal impacts.
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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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Presidents and prime ministers have limited policy control over national carbon footprints. Subnational entities can prove that 'We Are Still In.'
by Daniel Esty
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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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In this week's episode, Walmart stays current with safer chemicals and we unravel the threads of C&A's cradle-to-cradle journey.
by Joel Makower
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In this week's episode, why trickle-down sustainability doesn't work, the state of clean energy buying and what BSR has learned at 25.
by Joel Makower
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In this week's episode, Expedia takes a community approach to carbon offsets; an interview with Denver's CSO; is alternative energy dead?
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.