Policy
Can we protect nature by giving it legal rights?
Around the world, communities are using "Rights of Nature" laws to defend waterways, species and more from human threats. Read More
New York City is using its fleets to fight air pollution
In a "race to the top," more cities are gaining unprecedented insights toward cleaning up air quality. Read More
Los Angeles city-owned buildings to go 100% carbon free
It's also the first California city to demand lower carbon in construction materials. Read More
Watch these four clean energy trends in U.S. cities
Cities can ally with one another to overcome shared barriers. Read More
New Jersey sets its sights on a decarbonized economy
The state is planning comprehensively for economy-wide decarbonization, and putting meaningful, near-term policies in place to affordably reduce emissions. Read More
Heat traps: Mapping the legacy of exclusion in cities
A new study shows historically redlined neighborhoods are way hotter than other neighborhoods. Read More
Mainstreaming blue carbon to finance coastal resilience
'Blue carbon' markets could be a crucial pathway for increasing private investment in coastal and marine conservation projects. Read More
Carbon policy conundrum: Why politicians must show leadership in their own jurisdictions now
Deep decarbonization only happens if every polluter pays, not just the environmentally conscious. Read More
How cities can engage with Mobility as a Service
All forms of mobility must grapple with the same market pressures — competitive economic models, ownership and sourcing of data, and cities' public policy goals. Read More
A new decade demands new leadership in climate policy advocacy
Only public policy can deliver the speed and scale of emissions reductions needed to limit the worst impacts of climate change. Read More
