December 10, 2012
by Rob Perks
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How transit benefits the economy

Rob Perks, Transportation Advocacy Director, Washington, D.C.
The National Journal just published the following question on its website and asked experts to weigh. I was happy to oblige — read my response further below.

“Trying t… Continue reading

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July 9, 2012
by Jacob Scherr
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Reflections on Rio: Encouraging Cloud Over the Earth Summit

Jacob Scherr, Director, Global Strategy & Advocacy, Washington, DC
Since returning from Rio, I have already participated in a number of debriefings about the Rio+20 Earth Summit. I am pleased to see the interest, but dismayed to find ma… Continue reading

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June 6, 2011
by Frances Beinecke
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For the Next Earth Summit in Rio, We Want Action, Not More Grand Promises

Frances Beinecke, President of NRDC, New York City One year from now, presidents, prime ministers, and other world leaders will gather in Rio de Janeiro for the “Earth Summit.”  Officially labeled the United Nations Conference on Susta… Continue reading

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April 21, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Resource: making cities "livable and lovable"

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC I haven’t spent nearly as much time as I hope to with the resources on the web site of the Philips Center for Health and Well-Being, but it has caught my eye, particu… Continue reading

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March 24, 2011
by Susan Casey-Lefkowitz
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Mayors ask State Department to get it right on the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline review

Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, Director International Program, Washington, D.C. Today 25 American mayors spoke out against the controversial Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. They are concerned that the upcoming second round of environmental reviews should … Continue reading

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