Planning & Growth

"Here's What Happens When Big Data Takes Over a Small Town"

"In Virginia, the planet's largest proposed data center threatens local ecosystems"

Climate Change

Economy & Business

Energy & Fuel

Environmental Politics

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Source: Sierra, 09/13/2024

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Eco-Alternatives to the Perfect, Weedless Lawn

A good and very localizable environmental story is right outside your front door … or at least outside your neighbor’s. Lawns and the myriad ways they are managed can provide a window into wildness, or resource use, or chemical pollution. The latest TipSheet offers more than a dozen story ideas and reporting resources, from xeriscaping and butterfly gardens to nurseries and planning boards.

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S. Carolina Models ‘Managed Retreat’ From Coasts Threatened by Climate Change

"The state has identified hundreds of thousands of homes that will need to be abandoned. But at one flagship buyout, only one in 10 eligible homeowners signed up."

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Source: Inside Climate News, 09/05/2024

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September 12, 2024

ACG Webinar: Building Resilience and Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Join the American Council on Germany for a discussion about critical infrastructure with a panel of state legislators from the United States, Canada and Germany, to gain valuable insights into the shared challenges faced on both sides of the Atlantic. 11:00 a.m. ET.

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"Trump On Climate Change: ‘You’ll Have More Oceanfront Property’"

"Former President Trump on Monday night said climate change is not “the biggest threat” and claimed it would create “more oceanfront property.”

Climate Change

Disasters

Environmental Politics

Source: The Hill, 08/14/2024

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September 2, 2024

DEADLINE: NPF Covering Equitable Community Development Journalism Fellowship

To help journalists connect the dots between policy, public and private financing and calls for equitable housing, parks and other assets, the National Press Foundation will hold an expenses-paid journalism training in Missoula, Montana, October 7-10, 2024. Apply by Sep 2.

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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)

August 16, 2024

Wilson Center: Bringing Climate and Health Together in Japanese and American Cities

Join the Wilson Center and partners in Washington, DC or via live stream for a panel discussion featuring speakers from three American and three Japanese cities as they exchange insights and ideas on how cities can achieve net-zero emissions while enhancing the well-being and quality of life. 10:00 – 11:30am ET.

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"More Americans Are Moving Into Flood And Fire Hot Spots"

"More than 300,000 Americans moved to flood or fire-prone counties last year, according to data from the real estate company Redfin."

Source: Washington Post, 08/06/2024

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October 7, 2024 to October 8, 2024

Reuters Events: Sustainability USA 2024

Mandatory sustainability regulations are propelling firms to integrate climate considerations into their planning, but fragmented and unreliable data poses significant challenges. Reuters Events: Sustainability USA 2024 offers a unique solution with four events under one roof, focusing on sustainability reporting, decarbonization and investment.

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