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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
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
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
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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.
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
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
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
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
A growing number of municipalities are converting unused rooftops into dense canopy zones, cutting building energy costs and creating wildlife corridors above the streets.
