Climate Change
Basics
Four Facts on Kamala Harris’s Transportation Record
The California senator isn't a flawless street safety advocate, but some of her history is making transportation advocates hopeful.
August 12, 2020
US Cuts Car Pollution, But Less So In Poor Communities
Fine-particle air pollution has decreased across the US, but poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
July 31, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: Resiliency in South Florida
Talking about climate change, sea level rise, and how South Florida is responding with policy and planning.
June 25, 2020
Don’t Let U.S. Driving Levels Rebound After COVID-19
It's happening in China — but it's not inevitable here.
April 14, 2020
Would You Trade Your Parking Benefit for Cash?
The DC Council voted unanimously Tuesday for a bill that would allow employees to “cash-out” free parking offered by their employer. The bill would let employees who receive free parking instead take the value in cash for transit, bicycling, or walking.
March 4, 2020
Local Leaders Can Fight Climate Change Right Now
You don't have to wait for a more planet-friendly administration in Washington if you want to curb transportation-related emissions. Here's how.
February 12, 2020
Advocates Question AOC and Levin’s ‘EV Freedom Bill’
The bill would electrify American transportation and help slow climate change — but might reinforce autodependency in the process.
February 10, 2020
EV Hummer Bummer, Part I: This is Bad for the Planet
The Hummer EV is being billed as a "quiet revolution" — and it is, but not for the reasons GMC wants you to think.
February 5, 2020
Few Car Buyers Consider Emissions At The Dealership
So, yes, let's disincentivize the purchase of gas guzzlers — but let's also take back the transportation narrative once and for all.
January 29, 2020
Emissions Report: Cars Are Still Our Biggest Problem
United States greenhouse gas emissions are down —but our cars are still pumping out pollution like they always have.
January 10, 2020