Climate action is thriving at state and local levels, despite federal roadblocks. We’ve added three new local initiatives to our Toolbox – explore the full articles and information sources by clicking on the summary titles below. Congestion pricing reduces city traffic, emissions and pollution Traffic jams aren’t just annoying — they cost the U.S. economy […]
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From the Climate Activist newsletter The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, one of the Biden administration’s signature climate achievements, includes a wonky but exciting opportunity for tax-exempt organizations to get tax credits for investing in climate-friendly infrastructure. Businesses and homeowners that install solar panels, heat pumps, or other energy efficiency upgrades are eligible for
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by Christine Carlton Ford, Porsche, Nissan, Chevrolet, Jaguar, Hyundai, Tesla, Kia, Mercedes, Audi, Mazda, Volvo, Mini Cooper, Polestar, Rivian, GMC, Volkswagen. The common factor in that list of vehicle brands? Each currently offers at least one all-electric model, with three – Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar – only producing electric vehicles (EVs). That’s not an exhaustive
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by Marvin Contreras In a major win for environmentalists and concerned residents alike, the city of Petaluma, California has enacted a ban on new gas stations which took effect on March 1, 2021, becoming the first city in the nation to do so. This action adds to the growing new movement to hasten the shift away from
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