Topic - Environment, Energy & Climate Change Archive

Coping with the Crunch: Utility and Water Savings

Cities are implementing a number of innovative strategies.

An Ocean of Opportunity

The Marine Life Protection Act gives cities a tool to protect both economic and natural resources.

by Don Benninghoven, Jim Dahl and Leslie Daigle

Calculating Carbon Emissions

Is it better to invest in high-efficiency fluorescent lamps or a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system if you can’t do both?

by Yvonne Hunter and Dana Papke Waters

Symposium Focuses On Creating Healthier Neighborhoods

Too Much Waste Costing Too Much Money: It’s Time for Product Stewardship

Despite recycling efforts, waste generation continues to increase.

by Heidi Sanborn

Tips for Your Community: How to Save Lighting Energy

The California Lighting Technology Center at the University of California, Davis, puts the goals of green design and energy-efficient lighting into practice and offers local governments a number of useful resources.

By Michael Siminovitch

Regional Effort Helps Communities Save Money, Energy, Water and the Environment

City officials are searching for ways to improve municipal efficiency, conserve resources and stretch the public’s dollars. In Southern California, a regional collaboration has found a way to do just that.

By Judy Mitchell

Building a Green Economy: The Recycled Market Development Zone Program Provides Help and Resources

The RMDZ program provides affordable loans and technical assistance that can help a manufacturing business through the challenging formative stages of developing new recycled-materials products.

By Margo Reid Brown

What the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Means for Your City

The federal economic stimulus funding is on a fast track. Here’s what you need to know about what’s available and how to apply.

By Kyra Ross, Bill Higgins, Jennifer Whiting and Meghan McKelvey

Hard Times: Why We Must Protect Funding for Vital Community Services

It’s critically important for city officials to continue reminding our state leaders that without these essential services, that quality of life will decline precipitously.

By Judy Mitchell