Climate Change
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What The Proposed GHG Rule Will (And Won’t) Do for the Climate
Federal regulators want local governments to track transportation sector emissions — but they can't do much to force communities to reduce those emissions, never mind doing so in ways that would address the other damages of car dependency, experts say.
July 18, 2022
Why Kids Are Suing DOTs for Driving the Climate Crisis
Hawai'i children and teenagers are suing their state's transportation leaders for the outsized role they've played in the ongoing climate crisis — and if they succeed, their efforts could empower new generations across America to do the same.
June 16, 2022
Does the Building Trades Council Really Believe Freeways Are More Important than Homes?
Labor is prioritizing a few hours of labor over people's lives, and homes.
May 10, 2022
What Should the Air Resources Board Study?
An opportunity to help shape California Air Resources Board's research priorities - and provide ideas for future research projects
May 3, 2022
Why Lithium Mining for EV Batteries Should Be Our ‘Absolute Last Resort’
...and biking, walking and transit should come first.
May 3, 2022
International Climate Report Demands ‘Systemic’ Changes to Transportation and Urban Planning
Simply replacing gasoline with batteries won't be enough: cities must also dramatically curtail the use of automobiles and build more walkable neighborhoods to avoid "locking in" future emissions by building more car-dependent infrastructure.
April 22, 2022
Former CA Transpo Commissioner Believes Traffic Congestion Is Our Worst Problem
"You see, in Sacramento, addressing climate change with experimental regulations is more important than making your life easier, your commute shorter, or your gas purchases more efficient." Yes, Ms. Dunn, and this is a good thing.
April 11, 2022
IPCC Report: We Can’t Solve Climate Change Without More Walking
The most recent release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report again underscores the need for swift action on greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the importance of building walkable mixed use communities as a key strategy in fighting climate change.
April 8, 2022
Buttigieg’s New Emissions Standards Fail to Close ‘Light Truck Loophole’
U.S. DOT announced new emissions rules last week — but, once again, the strictest standards won't apply to the biggest, dirtiest cars.
April 5, 2022
Report: CA’s Historical Focus on Highway Construction Must Change
Legislative report on state transportation investments concludes that, if funding at every level is not reprioritized, climate goals will not be met, equity will suffer, and CA will fall short of other goals including reliable, efficient movement of people and goods.
February 23, 2022
