Meg Charlton
US Cities are Suing the Fossil Fuel Industry to Stop Irreparable Climate Change Damage
As the Trump administration continues to fawn over the fossil fuel industry rather that job-creating renewable energy, local proponents in New York and California are looking for ways to take up the fight in court.
Climate Change-Fueled Natural Disasters Made 2017 the Costliest Weather Year Ever
The U.S. suffered 16 weather and climate disasters that each caused losses in excess of $1 billion, but recovery programs are trying to combat this new normal.
With 50 US Cities Committed to 100 Percent Clean Energy, 2018 Presents New Renewable Challenges
Cities will narrow their focus and begin the vital, if less glamorous, process of figuring out how to implement their environmental policy goals.
These Ten Women Were Chosen to Be Our Next Climate Change Leaders
Women mayors and business leaders from some of the world’s biggest cities pledged to help them tackle climate change and deliver on the goals of the Paris climate agreement.
Copenhagen and Wuhan are Among 90 Cities Linking Up to Lead the Fight Against Climate Change
They were honored at the C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards, which supports cities addressing climate change in concrete and creative ways
The Progress Report on American Cities Battling Climate Change Looks...Good
The Sierra Club released a new report about the Ready for 100 campaign. None of the cities profiled have reached their 100 percent clean energy goal yet, but they've taken steps in the right direction.
Eat Your Plastic Cups and Plates Instead of Throwing Them Away
Innovations in edible tableware could give you a taste of the future at your next cookout.
These Women are Fighting Climate Change in Miami’s Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Climate gentrification is creeping into southern Florida's underserved communities, but a group of female activists is fighting back.
LA Wants to Switch to Electric Buses to Make You Healthier
Low-income residents are more likely to be exposed to dangerous pollution that largely comes from public transportation, but that might change.
International City Officials Met to Preempt Climate Change Destruction
At the 100 Resilient Cities Urban Resilience Summit, city leaders from around the world met to figure out the best way to thrive in the age of climate change.
A Retired Miner is Fighting for Those Left Behind When Coal Leaves Town
An unlikely activist is fighting for jobs and a cleaner city.
One Ordinary Guy Is On A Mission To Protect US Monuments From Trump
Brent Rose journeyed across the country to preserve natural monuments before they become a footnote in history.