Policy
How blockchain empowers smart cities — and why interoperability matters
With the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, there is a need for more efficient urban management than ever before. Read More
7 days in May: The climate finance week when everything changed
Last week may be seen as the pivotal moment when climate change finally got serious. Read More
The arc of the moral universe is bending toward environmental justice
A prescription for how to bring disadvantaged community out of the darkness. Read More
A climate moonshot: Carbon neutral cities by 2030
A new prize invites and supports early adopter cities, first in California, then throughout the U.S. and worldwide, with funding and social change expertise. Read More
Houston will turn old landfill into community solar site
A public-private partnership will bring a 50-megawatt array to an abandoned landfill, bringing clean power and jobs to a predominantly Black community. Read More
China’s 5-year plan and its impact on sustainable business
Business operating in China should expect changes to the market to align with climate goals. Read More
6 funding methods to achieve climate equity in US cities
Cities around the U.S. including Denver, Portland and Cincinnati are passing interesting funding mechanisms tailored to climate change improvements. Read More
Infrastructure, green finance and net zero
Not every infrastructure upgrade qualifies as climate related, but a whole lot of them would. Read More
Paris climate agreement overlooks wood pellet loophole
This rule that was designed to prevent you from counting carbon twice has effectively become a rule in which no carbon is counted at all. Read More
City climate leaders should take notes and learn from Charlotte's electric bus pilot
The city is running a 12-to-18 month pilot program to test 18 electric buses, step one in finding the best vehicle for its full transition to electric buses. Read More
