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Zoleka was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. Her grandparents were South Africa's heroes-- Nelson and Winnie Mandela.

In-person City Academy event in San Jose, Costa Rica. At the heart of the City Academy is the idea that we all have a role to play in shaping the sustainable, equitable cities of the future. Photo: @rosanchezphoto/UrbanShift If you’re a regular reader of TheCityFix, you’re no stranger to the vital role that cities play…

WASHINGTON (September 25, 2023) — World Resources Institute (WRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Robinson as WRI’s new Global Climate Program Director. Starting this week, Robinson will work with WRI’s global staff and partners to advance ambitious climate action. She will be based at WRI’s office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Here are five strategies for U.S. local governments to equitably expand electric vehicle charging to ensure all residents have access.

WASHINGTON DC (September 25, 2023) – Thousands of auto workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) are striking Ford, Stellantis and General Motors nationwide – the three largest auto companies in the United States - for better compensation, stronger protections and job security as the industry shifts to production of cleaner, electric vehicles (EVs). 

Climate Week NYC, Salesforce, in partnership with Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), is launching a Corporate Climate Finance Playbook 

After years of pandemic, recession, and intensifying climate change impacts, many developing countries are increasingly getting stuck in a "climate debt trap."

The Deep Dive model, pioneered in Mexico City, is now helping other cities transcend individual projects to promote transformative city-wide change across systems. Photo: WRI México Achieving transformation in today’s cities requires the active and ongoing participation of many stakeholders, from the public sector, to civil society, private companies and academia. Non-government organizations can play…

Hydrogen is sometimes referred to as the Swiss Army Knife of climate solutions due to its potential to replace fossil fuels in multiple sectors. However, not all hydrogen is created equal – with certain production methods better for the climate than others. Prioritizing end-uses for hydrogen based upon regional characteristics can also ensure that project investments are as optimal as possible.

HP Research Finds Expectations of Work Have Changed Drastically in the Last 2-3 Years...