NRDC and Allies Strike Back Against Environmental Assault by North Carolina Lawmakers
What's the matter with North Carolina? There are countless stories about how the new crop of lawmakers in Raleigh—led by the Republican majority in the state...
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The Tussle Over Transit in the Triangle
I recently returned from a transportation conference in Raleigh, North Carolina on the economic benefits of building a light rail system to connect the...
Happy Birthday, Gas Tax!
It's been a while since I've ranted about a regular topic: the federal fuel tax. Time to bust out another "boost the gas tax" blog because on this day 20 years...
Put Down the Keys, Step Away From the Vehicle
"The idea of pushing a ton of metal to move 200 pounds of flesh is just insanely inefficient. This doesn't even account for the energy used in maintaining the...
New NRDC Study: Commuters Can Save Money and Cut Pollution
My friend Megan, who lives in a suburban neighborhood a few miles from my home, took a new job last year and, lo and behold, her office is right next door to...
Time to Pump Up Transit
Dump the pump. Save money. Ride transit. That's the message for Dump the Pump Day tomorrow, an annual event promoted by our friends at the American Public...