A threat to federal climate investment: Highway boondoggles
Too many states are using federal infrastructure funding to double down on wasteful, harmful highway construction and expansion.
Too many states are using federal infrastructure funding to double down on wasteful, harmful highway construction and expansion.
From going solar to bee-friendly gardens, schools can act to protect the planet
Report calls for fixing roads and bridges instead of pursuing more harmful highway expansions
Now is a better time than ever for schools to switch to clean electric vehicles, which have no tailpipe emissions, can save money over time and can even help stabilize the electric system with vehicle-to-grid technology.
Electric vehicle batteries can serve as a key source of storage for renewable energy. Zero-emission school buses are the perfect application.
High gas prices are not going anywhere soon, thanks to the supply shocks from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Some Americans might be able to switch to bikes or public transportation to avoid the worst of this crisis. But even for those in rural areas who cannot practically or safely make that switch, there are still alternatives.