Climate & Resilience: Page 21


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    What will it take to build sustainable cities? Public officials, experts weigh in

    If the Biden administration’s climate investment isn’t spent wisely, it could “lock us into what we're already doing,” said an urban sustainability expert at a Washington Post Live event.

    By April 10, 2023
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    The country’s most EV-friendly metro areas

    Electric vehicle charger availability varies widely across the U.S. Of the top 10 U.S. metro areas for electric-vehicle friendliness, more than half are in California, a new report found.

    By Mary Salmonsen • April 10, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    How Jersey City’s resiliency plan preps them to weather the storm

    How the leaders of Jersey City ensure that their community remains safe and healthy for generations to come.

    April 10, 2023
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    With electric delivery vehicles in high demand, GM’s Brightdrop sold out for the year

    The company has over 30 commercial customers covering parcel delivery, retail, rental and service-based utilities.

    By April 7, 2023
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    Walmart to install EV chargers at thousands of stores by 2030

    The company noted that there’s “a store or club located within 10 miles of approximately 90% of Americans,” putting these chargers in easy reach of most electric vehicle drivers.

    By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2023
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    Lyft expands electric-vehicle option to riders in 14 cities and counties

    Business riders will be able to request hybrid or electric vehicles beginning April 17.

    By April 6, 2023
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    Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 75M

    More than 3,000 electric vehicles are making Amazon deliveries in over 500 cities and regions across the U.S., Amazon said.

    By Max Garland • April 3, 2023
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    “Curated” climate data, grant assistance can help cities address EJ and climate change concerns

    U.S. EPA tools can help communities anticipate climate impacts such as wildfires, drought, coastal floods and 100-year floods, an EPA official said. Assistance can help them apply for federal grants to address those impacts.

    By Stephenie Overman • April 3, 2023
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    Uber and bp to provide fast EV chargers to the ride-hailing company’s drivers

    Uber drivers use electric vehicles at a rate more than eight times that of the general population in the U.S., an Uber spokesperson said.

    By March 31, 2023
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    ‘Nature-based solutions’ like trees and rain gardens can be cost-effective climate adaptations, advocates say

    Momentum for land- and water-based infrastructure strategies has been increasing. The Biden administration’s road map and resource guide could speed adoption, advocates said.

    By Kalena Thomhave • March 28, 2023
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    How cities can center equity in EV charging

    “Focus more on the people than on the hardware” to implement EV charging equitably, one electric transportation advocate said, such as by talking to residents and listening to their needs.

    By Kalena Thomhave • March 28, 2023
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    Is your city minimobility-ready?

    Cities must transition from favoring full-sized cars and SUVs to prioritizing slower, smaller passenger vehicles that can meet more travelers’ needs in less space, transportation experts say.

    By Austyn Gaffney • March 20, 2023
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    On climate change, this group of mayors thinks globally and acts locally

    Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright discusses how the organization is helping mayors lead on climate policy and implement provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure law.

    By Michael Brady • March 17, 2023
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    Skanska predicts construction costs will rise above inflation in many US cities

    The new report examined construction costs in 21 U.S. markets, including Dallas; New York City; Orlando, Florida; Phoenix; San Francisco; and Seattle.

    By Zachary Phillips • March 14, 2023
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    Biden proposed budget boosts funding for clean energy, permitting, efficiency programs

    The budget released Thursday includes $11.9 billion for the Department of Energy climate and clean energy research, development, demonstration and deployment, a 20% hike over the FY 23 enacted amount.

    By Ethan Howland • March 10, 2023
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    Colorado’s lead composter imposes stricter accepted materials rules to curb contamination

    A1 Organics says contamination rates are growing as curbside composting programs expand. Even items labeled "compostable" no longer will be accepted.

    By Katie Pyzyk • March 7, 2023
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    US DOT and Austin, Texas, launch first-of-its-kind $22 billion transportation partnership

    It’s the first time the Transportation Department has entered an emerging projects agreement with a city to fast-track networks of related projects rather than using a piecemeal approach.

    By Michael Brady • March 7, 2023
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    New Mexico considering bill to mandate, fund protected bike lanes in some roadway improvement projects

    The requirement would apply to roadway improvement projects in municipalities with 10,000 or more residents.

    By Michael Brady • March 3, 2023
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    $250M for curbing climate pollution, advancing environmental justice available from US EPA

    Each of the 67 most-populated U.S. metropolitan areas is eligible for $1 million in planning grants, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will follow with $4.6 billion to help cities and states implement their plans later this year.

    By Michael Brady • March 1, 2023
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    Intercity bus station closures create problems for riders

    The closure of many Greyhound bus stations “is putting a lot of pressure on state and local governments to help find fixes,” said a researcher at the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University.

    By Feb. 27, 2023
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    PACE programs are a popular strategy for local decarbonization financing: report

    Property-assessed clean energy programs are more common than taxes and other strategies as a source of dedicated climate funds for local governments, a Brookings Institution report found.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 27, 2023
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    First NYC commercial waste zone implementation could begin in 2024, DSNY says

    Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has faced criticism over how long it has taken the New York City Department of Sanitation to advance the waste zones program.

    By Maria Rachal • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Subway sandwich chain to install EV charging stations at select stores

    The smaller stations will have fast EV chargers that provide a 120-mile charge within 17 minutes for about $20.

    By Julie Littman • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Chicago adopts citywide equity and resiliency plan

    The We Will Chicago plan aims to address eight issue areas, including housing and economic development, in its 40 goals and 150 objectives. 

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 21, 2023
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    EPA report: US transportation CO2 emissions up 14% from 2020 to 2021

    A draft U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report cites pickup trucks, SUVs and other light-duty trucks as the largest contributor to emissions from fossil fuels in 2021.

    By Feb. 16, 2023