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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.

April 9, 2025

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.

April 2, 2025

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.

March 11, 2025

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. 

December 19, 2024

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.

November 20, 2024

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.

November 19, 2024

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.

November 7, 2024