December 10, 2020
Four years of science denial and regulatory backtracking have amplified the urgency to confront climate change. Absent national leadership, cities and communities have once again taken the lead in promoting nimble approaches to sustainability, renewable energy and environmental progress. For this event we will talk about some of the innovative ideas and promising solutions for energy and the environment that Next City has reported on this year.
The best of these approaches center environmental justice in underserved neighborhoods and empower low-income communities. Join us to hear more about innovations that include: electric school buses that reduce diesel pollution and send energy back to the city grid while charging; versatile and temporary installations that turn vacant properties into healthy, usable public spaces; programs that give low-income residents increased access to renewable energy; and more.