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Why New York’s (mostly) vegan mayor wants to cut the city’s meat budget
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Why New York’s (mostly) vegan mayor wants to cut the city’s meat budget

The city estimates that its food purchases produce as much carbon as the exhaust from 70,000 gas-fueled cars.
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Look to cities, but past mayors, for climate solutions

Research shows cities are delivering on their climate pledges. The real force behind these local transitions is non-profit organisations.
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Mayors want to fight climate change, but fear losing their jobs

Many mayors want to take forceful steps to combat climate change — like banning gas stoves or leaf blowers — but fear such moves would be political poison, a new poll shows.

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Scramble for shade: Why cities aren’t planting more trees

Scientists are urging cities to expand tree cover to keep cities cool, but planting trees isn’t always practical.
London mayor Sadiq Khan to U.N.: Make way for the ‘doers’

London mayor Sadiq Khan to U.N.: Make way for the ‘doers’

Sadiq Khan says there is too much “dithering” by nations, while cities are the real leaders in embracing programs to rein in greenhouse gases.
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Mayors cite EVs as top climate tech priority

Mayors cite EVs as top climate tech priority

A recent survey shows U.S. city leaders are putting net-zero vehicles at the top of their climate agendas, along with public buildings, solar energy and LED lighting. 
How roundabouts help lower carbon emissions

How roundabouts help lower carbon emissions

An Indiana city has the most roundabouts in the country. They’ve saved lives and reduced injuries from crashes — and lowered carbon emissions.
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