National Park Visitation Sets New Record As Economic Engines
New report shows visitor spending contributed $50.3 billion nationwide, supported nearly 380,000 jobs
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$300 Million from Biden–Harris Admin to Support & Expand Local Outdoor Recreation
Policy updates expand opportunities for Tribes, underrepresented communities
Tesla Donated 350 Charging Stations To Parks Canada
Visiting a Parks Canada location in an electric vehicle is easier than ever before, thanks in part to Tesla’s donation of hundreds of charging stations.
California Utilities: $54 Million For EV Chargers At Schools, Parks, & Beaches — CleanTechnica Interview
A barrier to EV adoption is lack of education about the convenience and affordability of electric cars. Visuals educate immediately. Spotting EV chargers at schools, parks, and beaches is a significant way many people are alerted to EVs becoming affordable, reliable, and mainstream.
Lyft Announces Partnership With The Trust for Public Land To Create & Protect Parks In…
Lyft seems increasingly focused on improving society, from inroads to emissions-free ridesharing to bikesharing to other community-oriented, people-oriented, and planet-focused concerns and corporate extensions. One of my favorites was the “ride to vote” offer of 50% off.
Urban Transformations: The Reinvention of Eskisehir, Turkey — from Dump to Destination
Many cities are looking for a new future after the decline of traditional manufacturing industries. From the American Rust Belt to Europe’s industrial heartlands, mayors are striving to reinvigorate and reinvent, while cleaning up the pollution left by heavy industry.
Chicago 2030: Green Or Ashen?
Editor’s Note: This article is one submission in a live Masdar blogging contest (find out the entry requirements here). Very simply, the focus of the contest submissions is to: “Describe your city in 2030: what will occur due to changes in energy, transportation and water technologies, and how will they transform how you live?” We are sharing this submission here … [continued]
Atlanta’s New Bike Network Takes Shape
The Green Lane Project promotes freedom of choice in mobility for urban environments across the US. The Green Lane Project recently selected Atlanta as one of six cities to activate more development of protected bike lanes and increase safe biking. It focused on expansion of bicycling facilities in the core of the city of … [continued]
City Summer Heat Has Intensified With Climate Change
Mid-August. A great time for four researchers from Climate Central to publish their new report on urban heat islands—areas with high daily urban vs. rural temperature differences. Almost anybody over 60 will tell you the organization of leading scientists and journalists is right on. My city’s stats are just above. … [continued]
Green Infrastructure Turns Rain Into A Resource, Not A Pollution Source
By Peter Lehner, Executive Director of NRDC New York City, like hundreds of older cities around the country, can’t stand the rain. With so much paved area, and so little ground to soak up the water, the city’s sewer system can get overwhelmed by less than an inch of rainfall, … [continued]
