Cities

How a cop’s blows turned Richmond’s Andres Soto into a climate activist

In Richmond, Calif., Chevron always pulled the strings -- till a group of progressives started fighting back. Here's how all that started.

Heather Smith Cities

Diversity? Inclusion? Let’s talk about racism first

Getting kids of color into the outdoors alone can't remake our environmental institutions. We need to understand that the lack of diversity is a symptom of deeper problems.

Brentin Mock Cities

Here’s how the media is getting the story on cities & millennials wrong

The trendsetters at the New York Times tell us that millennials are flocking to urban centers. That’s partly true, but not just for the reasons the Times mentions.

Ben Adler Cities

At-risk cities hold solutions to climate change

Smart choices by cities such as Miami in planning and investment could hold the key to cutting emissions, according to the latest IPCC draft.

Suzanne Goldenberg Cities

Watch commuters live your public transit nightmare as they avoid a rat in a subway car

You shouldn't let this keep you from using public transit, but we'd understand if you avoided open-toed shoes for a while.

Jess Zimmerman Cities

What “kalegate” taught us about New Orleans and food

You can talk all kinds of smack about New Orleans, but whatever you do, don't get mouthy about its greens.

Heather Hansman Cities

It helps to like your neighbor during a natural disaster

Research suggests that "resilience" isn't just about constructing better buildings -- it's also about strong communities.

Emma Green Cities

Citizens rescue a dog from the flood of November 2, 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Rich countries: Sure, climate change will screw poor countries, but what about us?

Shielding poor countries from climate impacts could cost $100 billion a year, but that fact was erased from the IPCC's summary report.

Brentin Mock Cities

How did Vancouver get so green?

Vancouver's progress on greenhouse gas emissions shows what's possible with political will and bold leadership. But it also reveals the limits.