Greta in Denver: ‘Older Generations Are Failing Us’
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"We all need to do the seemingly impossible,” said 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg at a climate strike in Denver today.
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Time’s Up: Californians Must Drive Less
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Even with all the policies on cleaner fuels, increases in driving are increasing emissions
Must Watch: Greta Thunberg Speaks Truth to Power
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Today Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old climate activist castigated world leaders for offering incremental commitments to address a crisis that could have catastrophic consequences for her generation. We ask our readers to watch the video.
Car-Free Zones Eyed in SF, Elsewhere
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A string of pedestrian injuries and deaths in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district has spurred city leaders to demand a ban on cars in some densely populated neighborhoods — the latest in a nascent and long-overdue move by activists nationwide to get reckless drivers off at least a tiny handful of city streets. San Francisco Supervisor […]
Democrats’ Climate Plans Lack Vision for City Transit
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So far, no one has seriously grappled with how to help free Americans from over-dependence on driving.
Bernie’s ‘Green New Deal’: What’s In It For Transit?
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The Democratic contender's climate plan calls for $300 billion in new transit funding and $600 billion for high-speed rail. But it's not great on highways.