Climate Change
Senate Committee Rejects Legislation Allowing Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies for Climate Disasters
The legislation, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) would have been the first of its kind in the country.
New Network Sets Out to Reform State DOTs
"We've done a good job of setting goals that make for a good news headline, yet the state has ultimately dropped the ball on implementation," says Hana Creger of the Greenlining Institute.
How Climate Change Is Hurting Transit Ridership
Transit isn't only a key solution to confronting climate change; it's also one of its victims.
As Minnesota Finalizes New Emissions Rule, The Devil Is in the Details
If Minnesota puts its transportation system on a path to net zero, other states will have a model to follow in addressing the highest emitting sector.
How Caltrans Measures Induced Travel: Comments Open Through Friday
Two key documents that address the ways Caltrans measures and accounts for new travel induced by their projects are being finalized this week.
The Emissions Data GOP Pols Don’t Want Americans To See
Dozens of red states sued to stop the release of their state transportation emissions data. A new report gives a glimpse into what they were trying to hide.
Opinion: ‘Amtrak Joe’ Has A Big Opportunity to Cement His Legacy Now
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was a historic investment, but new research shows it favored highways and is raising greenhouse gas emissions. That could change during the lame duck session.
