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So Far, a Business-as-Usual Plan for Transformational Change

March 2, 2020 Expert BlogPaul Todd

Guam Rails Are No Longer Extinct in the Wild (Something Only One Other Bird Can Claim)

March 2, 2020 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Thanks to captive breeding efforts in Pittsburgh, the rails have returned to the forests of the Pacific.

This Is What a Just Transition Looks Like

March 2, 2020 ExplainerUnited States, Peoria, IllinoisBrian Palmer

To help a community leave its dirty energy economy behind, advocates must fight for local representation, equity, and retraining that prepares workers for high-quality jobs.

Scientists Raise Red Flags Over the Trump Delta BiOps

March 1, 2020 Expert BlogCaliforniaKate Poole

Guide to Making a Public Commitment on Food Waste

February 28, 2020 ResourceNina Sevilla

Making a public commitment to reduce food waste is an important way to harness city leadership and constituent buy-in. It also increases accountability and can inspire other cities.

Guide for Hiring a City Food Waste Coordinator

February 28, 2020 ResourceMadeline Keating

Best practices for creating a city staff position dedicated to food waste reduction, cross-agency collaboration, work planning, and sourcing potential funding.

Moving Ahead with Electric Mobility in India

February 28, 2020 Expert BlogAnjali Jaiswal

Trump Coronavirus Response Could Hurt Low-Income Americans

February 28, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesKhalil Shahyd

The Trump administration has attempted to cut funding from key federal programs that support low-income families since he’s taken office and now the public health emergency of the coronavirus appears to be his most recent excuse to target the most…

Climate Solutions Improve Health and Save Money

February 28, 2020 Expert BlogDr. Vijay Limaye

We need doctors, nurses and other health professionals to help fight climate change.

Climate Deniers Unveil Their Latest P.R. Weapon

February 28, 2020 PerspectivesUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

Her name is Naomi Seibt and her message to the world: Let’s not beat ourselves up about burning fossil fuels—everything’s gonna be fine!

D.C. Council Can Support More Commute Options and Climate

February 27, 2020 Expert BlogAnn Shikany

Aramark’s Failing Grade on Climate-Healthy Menus

February 27, 2020 Expert BlogUnited StatesSujatha Bergen

As one of the largest servers of meals in the country, the company is poised to make a significant impact by cutting the volume of meat it purchases each year. Unfortunately, it has made very little progress toward cutting the…

Albuquerque Challenges Local Buildings to Reduce Energy Use

February 27, 2020 Expert BlogOlivia Walker

The City of Albuquerque took a huge step toward its greenhouse gas reduction goals today by kicking off the Albuquerque Mayor’s Energy Challenge program, a voluntary private-sector energy challenge designed to incentivize and support local businesses in their efforts to…

Michigan Advances Stronger Standards on “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

February 27, 2020 Press ReleaseMichigan

Michigan’s proposed standards to reduce “forever chemicals” contaminating drinking water for millions of people across the state were advanced today in a vote by the Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC). The standards now head to the Joint Committee on Administrative…

What Does the Plastic Bag Ban Mean for New Yorkers?

February 27, 2020 ExplainerNew York, United StatesCourtney Lindwall

Here’s everything you need to know before plastic carryout bags disappear from the Empire State on March 1.