The United States, as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel exporters and financiers, plays an outsized role in determining the global trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions. Too much government money is wasted on fossil fuel projects when more responsible…
With Virginia’s economy now in a perpetually uncertain new normal, inflated energy costs are a commonsense place for lawmakers to trim unnecessary “drag” on our state’s economy.
City and community leaders across the nation have rallied over the last 12 months to advance policies that both tackle climate change and help catalyze a just recovery from the global pandemic.
Honolulu has rolled out the red carpet for public transit with its brand new bus-only lane, the city’s first in 30 years. Now, the most sustainable and safe form of transportation will move people faster and more reliably, too.
Expert BlogCalifornia, San Jose (California)Elizabeth Stampe
San Jose has adopted a bold new plan to help residents get around this famously sprawling city in ways that are low-cost, low-carbon—and now, safe and fun.
Expert BlogUnited States, Seattle, New York CityAmanda Eaken
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of life, including the way we move through our neighborhoods. The pandemic has forced us to reimagine peoples relationship to streets with many cities launching "healthy streets" or "open streets" to allow for more land…
SEATTLE – Today, national and regional conservation groups and respected environmental experts submitted a letter to all U.S. whale-watch operators requesting them to “Take The Pledge” and make a commitment to suspend viewing of the Southern Resident Killer Whale population…
Under the leadership of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the City of Atlanta has put itself on a fast track to meeting its climate and equity goals with the creation of the City’s first Department of Transportation (ATLDOT).
The Moving Forward Act could put more than $100 billion into our ailing bus, subway, and train infrastructure—promoting equity and strengthening public safety along the way.