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MADISON, Wis. — Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway introduced Wednesday a new climate initiative called ‘Climate Forward.’ According to a news release, the plan’s agenda outlines the actions the city will take to advance its work to combat climate change over the next two years, including efforts that reduce emissions, improve the city’s resilience, and support green job creation. “We have a scientific imperative to nearly halve our emissions by 2030, and we must ramp up our work to meet that goal,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway in a statement. “Climate action about improving air q...

April 20, 2021 in Featured, Sticky The Center for the Political Future, the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, and Grow@Annenberg will collaborate to host the week-long discussion about climate change. (Vincent Leo | Daily Trojan) The Climate Forward 2021 event kicked off Monday with its first virtual roundtable discussion. The solutions-based climate change conference will take place throughout the week, taking a break on Thursday for both a Wellness Day and Earth Day, according to Kamy Akhavan. Akhavan, executive director of the USC Center for Political Future, represents one of ...

Your Friday Briefing April 1, 2021 We’re covering threats of virus resurgence around the world, and the convictions of top pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong. Image The pandemic is still not over, experts warn Experts around the world are reminding people that despite hope from Covid-19 vaccinations and a clearer path forward, it is much too soon to let down our guard. In Hungary, despite the country having one of the highest per capita coronavirus death rates in the world, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that his government will not tighten restrictions and is determined to continue m...

Mayor Proposes Immediate Investments To Improve Street Safety - Somerville, MA - Mayor Curtatone is proposing three new full-time staffers and related funding to implement new street safety and mobility projects.

February 2, 2021 Robust root system developed by Restore the Earth's EKOgrown process results in quick establishment, higher survivability, and earlier sequestration of carbon. Source: Restore the Earth. This article is sponsored by Dow. The past decade was the hottest on record. The culprit? Us. Humans. And our contributions to carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions. The solution? Now that’s not as simple and the approaches are not one-size-fits-all: a circular economy; waste reduction; afforestation and reforestation; lower carbon technologies.  But where we start matters. The key t...