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What cities can do when national climate targets stall
What cities can do when national climate targets stall
Local governments are finding ways to speed up transit, green roofs, and clean energy even when federal momentum slows.
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How campaign finance rules shape local climate action
How campaign finance rules shape local climate action
Small reforms can make a big difference in who gets heard, who gets funded, and which environmental plans move forward.
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How bike lanes are quietly reshaping city budgets
How bike lanes are quietly reshaping city budgets
Infrastructure investments in cycling are returning more per dollar than highway expansions in mid-sized cities across the country.
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Community solar is closing the gap for renters
Community solar is closing the gap for renters
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The link between tree cover and emergency room visits
The link between tree cover and emergency room visits
Neighborhoods with more urban canopy see fewer heat-related hospitalizations, and cities are starting to act on the data.
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A median bioswale program underway now to capture rainwater.
A median bioswale program underway now to capture rainwater.
How one city’s green infrastructure initiative is reducing stormwater runoff, restoring urban ecosystems, and setting a new standard for sustainable water management.
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Why small farms are betting on regenerative soil practices
Why small farms are betting on regenerative soil practices
A growing number of independent farmers are shifting to cover crops and no-till methods to cut costs and improve yields.
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Stormwater fees are funding greener neighborhoods
Stormwater fees are funding greener neighborhoods
Cities that charge based on impervious surface area are using the revenue to build rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable streets.
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Schools that teach climate science see higher civic engagement
Schools that teach climate science see higher civic engagement
Students exposed to environmental curricula are more likely to vote, attend town halls, and volunteer in their communities.
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How rooftop forests are reshaping city skylines
How rooftop forests are reshaping city skylines
A growing number of municipalities are converting unused rooftops into dense canopy zones, cutting building energy costs and creating wildlife corridors above the streets.
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Electric buses are transforming urban transit systems
Electric buses are transforming urban transit systems
Cities are investing in electric public transportation to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
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Community solar projects are empowering neighborhoods
Community solar projects are empowering neighborhoods
Residents can buy into local solar farms, making renewable energy more accessible and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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Zero-waste initiatives are redefining consumption patterns
Zero-waste initiatives are redefining consumption patterns
Cities are implementing programs to minimize landfill waste through recycling and composting efforts.
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Congress debates landmark bill to overhaul federal election laws
Congress debates landmark bill to overhaul federal election laws
Bipartisan negotiations intensify as lawmakers clash over voter ID requirements, campaign finance limits, and redistricting reform ahead of the midterm elections.
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Congress reaches deal on landmark infrastructure spending bill
Congress reaches deal on landmark infrastructure spending bill
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Supreme Court ruling reshapes federal regulatory authority
Supreme Court ruling reshapes federal regulatory authority
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Bipartisan push for election reform gains momentum in Senate
Bipartisan push for election reform gains momentum in Senate
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White House unveils sweeping plan to tackle housing crisis
White House unveils sweeping plan to tackle housing crisis
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