Emissions
A Detailed Map of the Nation's Auto Emissions
The New York Times illustrates the scope and scale of the great project still facing the United States: to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector of its economy.
Growth of Green Energy Slowing in China
Fears of a US trade war and a slowing economy have translated into fewer subsidies for solar and wind energy in China.
Can Steel Go Green?
Making materials like cement, plastic, glass, and steel creates a lot of emissions. In an opinion piece, Bill Gates argues any climate plan needs to grapple with these hard-to-decarbonize industries.
As Vancouver's Wood-Framed Buildings Get Taller, So Do the World's
The potential benefits of building tall buildings with wood are numerous.
U.K. Solar Trains to Embark in August
South Western Railway will be using its own solar panels to directly supply power to trains and partially eliminate its need for outside power.
Report Makes Business Case for Vancouver-to-Portland High Speed Rail
Washington State released a report detailing the business case for connecting Seattle to Portland and Vancouver by high-speed rail.
Op-Ed: Lakewood's Growth Cap Is 'Climate Arson'
In a scathing response to arguments in favor of a "slow growth" ordinance in Lakewood, Colorado, Mike Eliason rebukes the idea that capping growth is a green policy.
Many of the Policies Proposed in Green New Deal Already in Place in States
The framework proposed by the authors of the Green New Deal may be too much for Congress, but many of these polices are already in place at the state level.
The Local Green Building Policies Showing the Way for the Green New Deal
The heating and cooling of buildings must be addressed if the United States is going to curb its emissions.
A New Look at Causes and Effects of Pollution, From Production to Consumption
Research shows racial disparities in exposure to air pollution as well as consumption of the goods and services that cause it.
Desalination Plants Produce More Brine Than Fresh Water
The plants provide much-needed fresh water, but the environmental costs are immense.
Keeping An Open Mind: How Some Cities Are Reducing Emissions While Supporting Economic Vitality
As cities swell and car use soars, U.S. cities should take note of some bold, even radical, emissions-reducing policies being deployed around Europe.
Half of the Emissions from NYC Buildings Come From 2% of the Properties
The Trump and Kushner families are among the owners of the buildings that pollute New York most.
If You're Ignoring Transportation, You're Not Much of a Climate Mayor
Encouraging compact land use by allowing density, building near transit, and eliminating parking minimums can have a powerful effect on the emissions a city generates.
Electric Buses Slowly Gain Momentum in U.S. Transit Systems
Industry experts project growth for electric buses, which could have big impacts on air quality and emissions in cities around the world.
Op-Ed: The Real Estate Industry Is Actually Fighting Emissions
Efstathios Valiotis of Alma Realty argues that the New York real estate industry has made strides to curb emissions and been a leader in fighting climate change in the city.
How Cities Undercount Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By the usual measures, wealthy "consumer cities" have largely put a check on their carbon emissions. But that doesn't account for the emissions that their consumption habits fuel in other places.
Chicago to Buy Electric Buses
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) plans to put 20 electric buses into their fleet and power them with en-route chargers.
Madison to Get Three 100%-Electric Buses
$1.3 million in federal funding will contribute to a plan for three electric buses for Madison.
Lax Regulation of Texas Air Polluters
Regular "emissions events" at Texas heavy industrial facilities cause a lot of unauthorized pollution. But few consequences mean the companies responsible don't have to crack down.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Albany
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
