Chicago announces infrastructure grants to combat climate change
The City of Chicago has announced the recipients of its latest Climate Infrastructure Fund grants that aim to help neighbourhoods transition to a green economy and combat the effects of climate change....
View ArticleHigh levels of pollution prompt temporary vehicle ban in Milan
Italy’s Lombardy region has introduced temporary bans on heavy motor vehicles from operating during the day to combat a severe drop in air quality. On Monday, the air quality in Milan – the region’s...
View ArticleC40 launches latest edition of ‘Reinventing Cities’ competition
C40 Cities has launched the fourth edition of its global Reinventing Cities competition that aims to transform underutilised urban sites through innovation. This year, 15 cities – Almere, Bilbao,...
View ArticleMexico City partners with C40 to decarbonise road freight
An initiative to transport freight on zero-emission vehicles has been launched in Mexico City. Founded by Amazon and Global Optimism’s Climate Pledge programme in collaboration with C40 Cities, the...
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Bristol set to introduce low-traffic neighbourhoods after public consultation
Efforts to reduce congestion in UK cities have taken something of a battering lately, with so-called Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) becoming the subject of intense criticism online and in some media...
View ArticleBloomberg’s US$200 million to fund innovative climate solutions
A US$200-million Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative will provide support to 25 selected US cities to pursue transformative climate solutions in the buildings and transit sectors. The initiative aims...
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San Jose tops ranking of US cities for low-emission transport
San Jose has been ranked as the top US city for low-carbon transport, according to a study from mobility analytics firm Streetlight Data. The 2024 US Transportation Climate Impact Index ranked the 100...
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How transport leaders are tackling the challenges of urban freight
As deliveries and e-commerce continue to rise sharply post-pandemic, Christopher Carey spoke to four city transport leaders in Europe about the policies and strategies that are helping cities to adapt....
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Former Colombian mayor to lead global air quality organisation
Jaime Pumarejo, the former Mayor of Barranquilla, has been named to lead Breathe Cities to support municipalities around the world to cut air pollution and climate emissions. The organisation, launched...
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New York to include climate in all budget decisions
New York City will be the first US metropolis to adopt climate budgeting, and joins London, Oslo, and Mumbai, to utilise the process. Climate will be formally integrated into the city’s decision-making...
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Zurich airport to create new data platform
Zurich airport is set to transform how it uses data with a complete overhaul of its ICT network. The project will be completed over the next two years, and will encompass all aspects of the airport’s...
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Cities need data-driven approaches for energy transition, says report
Improved access for cities to data for decision making would support faster and more targeted implementation of energy and climate goals, says a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA)....
View ArticleNew York governor halts Manhattan congestion charge
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered an indefinite halt to the implementation of a landmark congestion pricing plan that was due to go into effect at the end of this month. In announcing the...
View ArticleHelsinki CO₂ emissions drop by over a quarter
An environmental report from the City of Helsinki has revealed that CO₂ emissions fell at a record pace last year, with a 25.4 percent drop overall when compared to 2022. District heating emissions in...
View ArticleCity of London launches air quality tool
The City of London has launched a new online tool that allows residents to check air quality levels in real time. Air Aware – developed with funding from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and...
View ArticleElectric vehicle owners to pay London congestion charge from 2025
Transport for London (TfL) has announced plans to charge electric vehicle (EV) owners the full daily congestion charge from December 2025. Currently, drivers of zero-emission vehicles pay £10...
View ArticleLondon to end scrappage scheme for older vehicles
The scrappage scheme for vehicles that do not meet Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards is set to close from next month, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. A total of £186 million (US$241...
View ArticleBangkok joins Breathe Cities initiative to cut air pollution
Bangkok has become the twelfth city to join the Breathe Cities initiative, a global network dedicated to improving air quality. The Thai capital is aiming to reduce air pollution by up to 30 percent by...
View ArticleFormer New York City CTO to lead on air quality
Alby Bocanegra has taken up a new position with air quality informatics company, Ecosystems Informatics Inc. (ESI). Bocengra, as Head of Government Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, will build...
View ArticleMadrid to challenge low-emissions zone ruling
Madrid City Council has confirmed it will appeal a ruling made by the High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) last week to remove three low-emission zones (Zona de Bajas Emisiones/ZBE) in the city...
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