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Pollinator Garden in Mantua

Pollinator Garden in Mantua

Pollinator Garden in Mantua

Pollinator Garden in Mantua

A success story of how vacant lots in Philadelphia were transformed into climate-resilient pollinator gardens to combat climate change.

A success story of how vacant lots in Philadelphia were transformed into climate-resilient pollinator gardens to combat climate change.

Updated Decatur tree ordinance results in increased canopy conservation in first year – Decaturish - Locally sourced news

Updated Decatur tree ordinance results in increased canopy conservation in first year – Decaturish - Locally sourced news

A follow up on Ann Arbor's light ordinance Student Government, Levels Of Government, City Government, Light Pollution, State Of Michigan, University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ecology, Night Skies

Student Government

Levels Of Government

City Government

Light Pollution

State Of Michigan

University Of Michigan

A follow up on Ann Arbor's light ordinance

Aspen City Council approves ‘organics waste diversion’ ordinance on first reading | News | aspendailynews.com Aspen Restaurants, Recycling Programs, City Council, Sustainability, Waste, Organic, News, Reading

Aspen Restaurants

Recycling Programs

Aspen City Council approves ‘organics waste diversion’ ordinance on first reading | News | aspendailynews.com

COMMENTARY | A healthy community’s infrastructure isn’t only limited to roads, schools, and bridges. Investing in nature-centered spaces such as parks can contribute significantly to the community’s health and economy. Urban Environment, Natural Environment, Seed Dispersal, Agritourism, Create Jobs, Nature Preserve, Nature Center, Urban Area, Social Interaction

Urban Environment

Natural Environment

Nature Preserve

Social Interaction

COMMENTARY | A healthy community’s infrastructure isn’t only limited to roads, schools, and bridges. Investing in nature-centered spaces such as parks can contribute significantly to the community’s health and economy.

People who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to exercise and have lower BMIs. But the finding differs by race and ethnicity. Kamasutra, Protective Behaviours, Yoga Position, Yoga Yin, University Of Arkansas, Walkability, Human Services, The Neighbourhood, Slip On Sneaker

Protective Behaviours

University Of Arkansas

The Neighbourhood

Slip On Sneaker

People who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to exercise and have lower BMIs. But the finding differs by race and ethnicity.

These Googly-Eyed Robots Can Efficiently Clean Water Bodies Maryland, Baltimore Inner Harbor, International Waters, Managua, Local Brewery, Under The Surface, Water Bodies, Green City, Water Wheel

Baltimore Inner Harbor

International Waters

Under The Surface

These Googly-Eyed Robots Can Efficiently Clean Water Bodies

West Coast Arborists prioritizes risk management efforts - PublicCEO City Tree, Urban Forest, Caring Company, Ac Units, Tree Care, Risk Management, Prioritize, West Coast, Online Art

Risk Management

West Coast Arborists prioritizes risk management efforts - PublicCEO

Pause in Queens Compost Pilot Leaves Participants in the Dumps - THE CITY Wastewater Treatment Plant, Food Scraps, Behavior Change, Clean Energy, Paused, Stop Eating, Food Waste, Dumped, Compost

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Behavior Change

Pause in Queens Compost Pilot Leaves Participants in the Dumps - THE CITY

New figures show the use of “microbility” services returned to near-record high levels last year after a pandemic dip. City policies to manage the devices are also evolving to cut down on problems like cluttered sidewalks. Bikes For Sale, Bike Trips, Sidewalks, Bike Accessories, Pedestrian, High Level, Rebounding, Infrastructure, Fleet

Bike Accessories

New figures show the use of “microbility” services returned to near-record high levels last year after a pandemic dip. City policies to manage the devices are also evolving to cut down on problems like cluttered sidewalks.

News Single View - Sustainable Jersey Action List, Green Initiatives, Planting Plan, Content Area, Charter School, Cape May, Tomorrow Will Be Better, New Brunswick, Atlantic City

Green Initiatives

Tomorrow Will Be Better

News Single View - Sustainable Jersey

Thirty water agencies that supply cities across the western United States are pledging to rip up lots of decorative grass to conserve water in the over-tapped Colorado River Las Vegas View, Planting Grass, Las Vegas Valley, Lake Mead, Water Efficiency, Green Valley, Front Lawn, Water Resources, Colorado River

Las Vegas Valley

Water Efficiency

Water Resources

Thirty water agencies that supply cities across the western United States are pledging to rip up lots of decorative grass to conserve water in the over-tapped Colorado River

Researchers are starting to understand how urban bee populations can support healthy green spaces and reduce the urban heat island effect. Terrariums, Permaculture, Bee Room, Urban Heat Island, Modern Farmer, Urban Design Concept, Bug Hotel, Local Plant, Family Project

Urban Heat Island

Urban Design Concept

Researchers are starting to understand how urban bee populations can support healthy green spaces and reduce the urban heat island effect.

Study shows fertilizer ordinances improve water quality, but timing matters | Local News | chronicleonline.com University Of Florida, Groundwater, When It Rains, Water Quality, Local News, Fertilizer, Scientist, Wholeness

University Of Florida

Study shows fertilizer ordinances improve water quality, but timing matters | Local News | chronicleonline.com

State and local zoning laws and ordinances influence how and where wind and solar energy projects can be sited and deployed—which can have a measurable impact on U.S. renewable energy resource potential. Renewable Energy Projects, Energy Supply, Energy Resources, Solar Installation, Wind Energy, Data Scientist, Energy Technology

Renewable Energy Projects

Energy Resources

Solar Installation

Energy Technology

State and local zoning laws and ordinances influence how and where wind and solar energy projects can be sited and deployed—which can have a measurable impact on U.S. renewable energy resource potential.

Heat doesn’t get the same attention as hurricanes or wildfires, but city officials are paying more attention to it as hot temperatures become more common. Energy Assistance, Arizona State University, Shade Structure, Rain Garden, Local Government, Built Environment, Summer Heat, Heatwave

Energy Assistance

Arizona State University

Shade Structure

Local Government

Built Environment

Heat doesn’t get the same attention as hurricanes or wildfires, but city officials are paying more attention to it as hot temperatures become more common.

Network Rail Signs Solar Power Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Renewable Sources, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Power, Network Rail, Civil Engineering, Air Quality, Agreement

Renewable Sources

Renewable Energy

Civil Engineering

Network Rail Signs Solar Power Agreement with EDF Renewables UK

EPA Offering $500 M in Rebates for "Greener" School Buses – Conduit Street High School Teacher, School College, School Student, Public School, Bluebird Buses, Back To School Prayer, School Bus Conversion, School Bus Driver, School Buses

High School Teacher

Back To School Prayer

School Bus Conversion

School Bus Driver

EPA Offering $500 M in Rebates for "Greener" School Buses – Conduit Street

Building Resilient Cities That Are Ready for Climate Change Climate Change Report, About Climate Change, Climate Change Effects, Porous Pavement, Grant Application, Federal Budget, Pittsfield, Remote Sensing

Climate Change Report

About Climate Change

Climate Change Effects

Porous Pavement

Grant Application

Building Resilient Cities That Are Ready for Climate Change

Today more than ever, ADU policies show a commitment to supporting livability through housing opportunity and choice for people of all ages. Social Security Benefits, Aarp, Commitment, Policies, Opportunity, How To Apply, People, Quick

Social Security Benefits

Today more than ever, ADU policies show a commitment to supporting livability through housing opportunity and choice for people of all ages.

Heat doesn’t get the same attention as hurricanes or wildfires, but city officials are paying more attention to it as hot temperatures become more common.

Heat doesn’t get the same attention as hurricanes or wildfires, but city officials are paying more attention to it as hot temperatures become more common.

Toolkit Outlines 11 Ways for Local Governments to Accelerate Electric Transportation - SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean EnergySACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Electric Transportation, National Electric, Heavy Duty Truck, Community Engagement, Toolkit, School District, School Bus

Electric Transportation

National Electric

Heavy Duty Truck

Community Engagement

School District

Toolkit Outlines 11 Ways for Local Governments to Accelerate Electric Transportation - SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean EnergySACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

A sustainability team should have a relationship with various city departments that can help the community implement their sustainability strategies. Solar Panel System, Solar Energy System, Panel Systems, Solar Panels, Advantages Of Solar Energy, Renewable Sources Of Energy, Energy Sources, Solar Panel Efficiency, Water Heating Systems

Solar Panel System

Solar Energy System

Advantages Of Solar Energy

Renewable Sources Of Energy

Solar Panel Efficiency

Water Heating Systems

A sustainability team should have a relationship with various city departments that can help the community implement their sustainability strategies.