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Transportation, Waste Management, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Land Use, Climate, Climate Adaption Summarize: The City of Encinitas adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and address the impacts of climate change. It includes strategies to achieve...

From investing in city-wide resilience and emissions targets to ramping up renewables and fostering inclusive climate solutions, this article outlines seven impactful initiatives undertaken by North American cities to combat climate change and enhance environmental sustainability,...

Climate action planning includes a wide variety of strategies, such as establishing greenhouse gas inventories, forecasting future emissions, adopting sustainable land use policies, and measures to improve energy efficiency. The City of Carson, in collaboration with the South Bay...

The City of Richmond's comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP) includes a variety of initiatives such as the Richmond Build program, which provides green job training and employment opportunities for local youth, and partnerships to install solar panels in lower-income neighborhoods....

The City of Gonzales, California, developed its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainability. It identifies emission reduction targets and strategies across various sectors, including energy use, transportation, land...

State and local governments have taken important steps to combat climate change and promote clean energy, but more must be done to address environmental injustice and transition to a sustainable economy. This report outlines state and local policies for transitioning to 100 percent...

Seattle's Climate Action Plan focuses on city actions that reduce greenhouse emissions and also support vibrant neighborhoods, economic prosperity, and social equity. Interventions are focused on areas of greatest need and impact: road transportation, building energy, waste, and reducing...

Many communities face increasing congestion and emissions due to a dependency on single-occupancy vehicles. Progressive land use policies integrate complete street standards into zoning laws and street design to improve efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility.This report proposes...