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Transportation Funding Gets a Potential Boost

Expert BlogUnited StatesShruti Vaidyanathan
A new bill from Congressman Hank Johnson could help secure desperately needed operations funding for transit agencies across the country.

What’s on Caltrans’s $16B Holiday SHOPP-ing List

Expert BlogCalifornia, Los AngelesCarter Rubin

The $15.7 billion State Highway Operations and Protection Program is one of the state’s biggest infrastructure packages. But what’s really in the 599 projects?

Driving Ambition, Action, and Equity at COP28: Part 1

Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Jake Schmidt, Brendan Guy, Joe Thwaites, Jennifer Skene
World leaders in Dubai sent a clear signal: the end of the fossil fuel era has begun, and the world is rapidly transitioning to a clean energy economy. This helps put the world on a firmer pathway in this decisive…

Delivering an Affordable, Zero-Polluting Transportation Future

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui
In 2023, eight states adopted clean vehicle standards and companies invested record amounts in EVs and battery factories. The Biden administration can build on this progress with strong clean car and truck standards in 2024.

Colorado Climate Progress: 2023 Year in Review

Expert BlogColoradoAlana Miller

This past year saw continued climate action, with important policies that will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution while improving quality of life.

Driving Clean Transportation Forward in Virginia

Expert BlogVirginiaPatrick King, Walton Shepherd

NRDC's recently published scorecard shows some of the progress being made in the state, but also highlights the significant work that remains to be done.

Beyond the Tailpipe

Expert BlogUnited StatesJohn Bailey

Brakes and tires are now a major source of particulate matter pollution from cars and trucks.