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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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

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

KOMANOFF: A Lesson for NYC’s Congestion Pricing Came Last Week from Washington State

New York's Gov. Kathy Hochul should heed the message sent by Washington State voters, who supported a carbon tax measure that they once voted down.

November 13, 2024

Tackling Transportation Emissions Requires Focus on Transit

California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard has flown under the radar for a long time, and recently has come under attack. But if California is serious about climate action, we must clean up our fuel supply while also reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

November 4, 2024

Why Red States Are Suing to Hide Their Transportation Emissions

"They’re saying they don’t have the capacity to measure greenhouse gas emissions, and in the same [document], they’re saying they do; I’d like to know which it is."

January 3, 2024

Opinion: Transport Officials Should Embrace Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurements, Not Fight Them

Reducing emissions over time is perfectly compatible with building and maintaining a world-class transportation system — but only if you aren’t afraid of a little data transparency and accountability.

December 19, 2023