Green Cities

This 9/11, urban communities remember and serve 0
Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago By Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Rev. Lennox Yearwood
In honor of those who died on 9/11, community groups are holding more than 100 Green the Block service events around the country.
Green Acres

How smart is your city? 1
Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Cities matter -- to our health, as well as to the health of the planet. How we build our cities can play a very important role in preserving and protecting the environment.
Part I (of 100) in the Big Levers to Solve Climate Series

Three crucial steps to fixing climate change in cities 1
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
If we're going to reduce the carbon footprint of big cities, we'll need to tackle all sorts of problems, from transportation to building codes. I have a few ideas where cities can start, but I need your help compiling a more comprehensive list.
Radiant Cities: Getting (Retro)Fit

In some cities, the greenest buildings are already built 0
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Forget cars and cow farts -- one of the biggest climate villains is inefficient buildings. Lisa Selin Davis explains what New York and other urban areas are doing to fix that.