The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and cities such as Chicago are undertaking innovative initiatives to reduce energy use and combat global warming.
"City governments and the private sector are also formulating some of the most innovative responses to a problem the federal government still refuses to confront head-on...Exhibit A is a recently announced partnership between the American Institute of Architects and the U.S. Conference of Mayors...With this effort, the architects and the mayors are spotlighting an often overlooked element of the global warming challenge...In communities across the country, developers, architects and local governments are already pursuing that goal. One of the most aggressive cities has been Chicago. Under the spur of Mayor Richard M. Daley, the city is pursuing a remarkably comprehensive program to encourage green development."
FULL STORY: Local Governments Get Serious About the Environment

Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

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