Policy
What you need to know about the new infrastructure law's climate provisions
These five areas of grid and clean energy investments are receiving $1.2 Trillion in funding for everything from battery R&D to transmission lines to residential energy costs. Read More
Repurposing sustainability for greater relevance and impact
The global sustainability community isn't yet read for an era of even greater environmental, societal and political challenges. Read More
We read this 130-page report on climate regulation so you don't have to
What does the US regulatory brain trust say when talking among themselves about climate? Read More
The politics that will shape our clean energy future
Here are three political stories that could make or break our clean energy future. Read More
Micromobility drives toward broader acceptance
Urban redesigns inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and consumer interest in greener commuting options are putting more e-bikes, scooters and the like on the streets. Read More
How these cities are doing the hard work of converting diesel buses to electric
Some transit agencies are saying, "This bus is perfectly good — except for all the pollution" and doing something about it. Read More
Smart cities are losing their luster — here's why
“Smart cities” built from scratch have so far failed to live up to their much-hyped promise. Read More
How Chicago’s poop becomes amazing fertilizer
The compost, made from sewage and wood chips, is powerful stuff for gardeners. Read More
Berlin might be a car-free city soon enough
A group of activists in the German capital are pushing an ambitious plan to eliminate private vehicles in the city center, an area twice as big as Manhattan. Read More
25 cities show how major climate wins are possible
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. Read More