Elizabeth Daigneau
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To Build Support for the Green New Deal, Activists Turn to States
Some states have already adopted their own version of a plan to address climate change while creating jobs. Others are being urged to. → Read More
California’s New Air Pollution Solution: Pay for Low-Income Homes to Go Green
In an unprecedented move that will cut costs for low-income households and cut emissions for everyone, the state is paying for some homes to install energy-efficient appliances. → Read More
Green Roof Requirements Are On the Rise
To meet their energy goals, cities are starting to make new buildings have solar panels or vegetation atop. → Read More
One of the World's Most Innovative Water Agencies Gets a New Leader
David Gadis, DC Water's new CEO, has big shoes to fill. He wants to make his own mark. → Read More
Could Electric Cars Threaten the Grid?
A new study soothes worries of massive power outages but points to the need for future planning to consider EVs. → Read More
This Map Shows What Climate Change Could Mean for Your Region
It's difficult to put a price tag on global warming, but the effort can help manage risks. → Read More
China's Foreign-Waste Ban Could Have Recycling Repercussions in America
Starting this month, the country's new policy will likely send more recyclable materials to the landfill. But many environmentalists also see it as a golden opportunity. → Read More
This Millennial Is Helping a Major City Go Green
At 24, Atlanta’s new sustainability director has already spent a lifetime in the field. He attributes that to cartoons and his famous family. → Read More
How Tennessee's Taken the Politics Out of Renewable Energy
Its big and small, Democratic and Republican cities are going green. Other states want to know how. → Read More
Two Environmental Buzzwords, Same Meaning?
“Zero waste” and “circular economy” are often used interchangeably. → Read More
Is Recycling Broken?
To survive and prosper, local recycling efforts are forging ways to update, upgrade and educate. → Read More
How Minnesota Doubled Its Solar Capacity
The state’s cities and counties embarked on a rare kind of collaboration. → Read More
The Key to San Jose's Speedy Disaster Recovery: Garbage
After a natural disaster hits the California city, the environmental department is among the first on the ground. → Read More
In Portland, One Plan Tackles Climate Change and Racial Discrimination
The Oregon city is one of the nation's first to fully consider how environmental policies impact minority communities. → Read More
Walking on Art Is Usually Frowned Upon. Not Here.
San Francisco has built some of the most beautiful and colorful stairs. → Read More
Wondering What ‘Sustainability’ Is? Just Ask Austin.
The city’s new open data website breaks down how sustainability is defined -- and how it’s being achieved. → Read More
As Composting Gains Popularity, Cities Struggle to Meet Demand
Americans want to live more sustainable lives. Can governments keep up? → Read More
Big Idea for a Small Space: Tiny Houses for the Homeless
Yuba County, Calif., is just the latest government to join the craze. → Read More
The Natural Bridge: The Newest State Park in America
It’s also one of the oldest tourist destinations. → Read More
Hoping for the Success They Had Against Tobacco, State AGs Unite to Fight Climate Change
But there's a major difference between today’s efforts and the tobacco lawsuits of the 1990s. → Read More