Climate Change
Why Lithium Mining For EV Batteries Should Be Our ‘Absolute Last Resort’
"We can't mine our way out of the climate crisis," one activist said.
May 3, 2022
Study: Today’s EV Tax Credits Might Actually Increase Emissions
America's approach to incentivizing electric vehicle adoption may actually increase emissions in the long run, a new study finds.
April 13, 2022
IPCC Report: We Can’t Solve Climate Change Without More Walking
The most recent release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report again underscores the need for swift action on greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the importance of building walkable mixed use communities as a key strategy in fighting climate change.
April 7, 2022
Buttigieg’s New Emissions Standards Fail to Close ‘Light Truck Loophole’
U.S. DOT announced new emissions rules last week — but, once again, the strictest standards won't apply to the biggest, dirtiest cars.
April 4, 2022
Ten Ways the U.S. Could Cut Gas Reliance Right Now (But Probably Won’t)
A top intergovernmental organization released a 10-point plan to cut gasoline use worldwide in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — but the U.S. will have trouble actually implementing it without an upheaval on our national transportation culture.
March 23, 2022
Survey: 80 Percent of Motorists Say They’ll Drive Less As Gas Prices Soar
As gas prices soar, we're offering full team coverage. First, Kea Wilson looks at how American motorists say they'll drive less while transportation expert Charles Komanoff disagrees (see his article below).
March 11, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Real Talk on Development and Climate Action
This week, Adie Tomer from Brookings talks about how transit-oriented development and active transportation play into climate strategies. We talk about mitigation versus adaptation strategies and what solutions work best for each.
March 10, 2022
Advocates to Biden: Car Dependence — Not Gas Prices — Is America’s Real Crisis
The U.S. ban on Russian oil has sustainable transportation advocates urging leaders to take action before surging gas prices overwhelm American families — by giving them access to the active and shared transportation they have long needed.
March 9, 2022
Report: CA’s Historical Focus on Highway Construction Must Change
Legislative report on state transportation investments concludes that, if funding at every level is not reprioritized, climate goals will not be met, equity will suffer, and CA will fall short of other goals including reliable, efficient movement of people and goods.
February 23, 2022
Op-Ed: Why We Are Relaunching the ‘Future of Transportation’ Caucus
We are relaunching the Future of Transportation Caucus because our work to build more equitable, accessible, and sustainable transportation systems is far from finished and we cannot miss this opportunity to deliver for our communities.
January 24, 2022
