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📝 Achieving net-zero emissions in Maryland means better health, new jobs and more opportunity.    This week, Gov. Wes Moore signed a comprehensive executive order that deploys a whole-of-government approach to fighting climate change by:   📝 Creating the Governor’s Subcabinet on Climate and requiring all Maryland agencies to submit a Climate Implementation Plan to the governor by November 1.    ✊ Ensuring all agency plans advance environmental justice by considering Justice40 goals, initiatives, and funding.   ☀️ Directing Maryland Department of the Environment to propose a zero-emission heating equipment standard regulation and a clean heat standard regulation.    🏭 Working with Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative states to establish a new regional cap for carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.   ⚡ Directing Maryland Energy Administration to establish a framework for a clean energy standard to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035.    🚌 Directing Maryland Department of Transportation to take several measures to promote clean transportation.   Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2eMVypX

Collaborating with public agencies, nonprofits, and environmental groups is pivotal in shaping effective climate change regulations. Learn more about our work supporting regulatory programs and our involvement in this domain at  

In support of expanding avenues to create more 🌆housing and address 🌎climate action, AIA California has taken positions on five priority bills under consideration by the California legislature. ➡️ Discover what they are: https://loom.ly/LJrbUaw

With exactly six weeks to go until election day, Bay Area voters will be asked to support a number of measures that will advance a more sustainable and equitable region. From hyperlocal issues—such as investing in public parks, fire departments, or greening infrastructure—to a statewide historic climate bond that would enable California to address the climate crisis head-on, there are multiple defining issues on the ballot this year. 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁, #𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Check out our 2024 #VoterGuide, so that when you cast your vote, you'll know you've done your part to ensure a climate-resilient Bay Area for all: greenbelt.org/voter-guide

🌍 Action Needed for Our Environment and Communities! 🚫 Vote No on I-2117! The WA State Climate Commitment Act (CCA) was created by the Washington State Legislature in 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting our communities and the environment. However, I-2117 threatens to undo that progress. Here are the impacts for Washington if I-2117 passes: • Increased Health Risks: More toxic air pollution • Reduced Environmental Protections: Key protections for our waterways and fish habitats will be endagnered. • Funding Cuts: A staggering one-third cut to our transportation • Cuts to Ferry System: Our already strained ferry service will be further disrupted • Increased Wildfire Vulnerability: Nearly $30 million in wildfire prevention funding cuts • Harm to Tribal Communities: Significant loss of funding for Tribal environmental initiatives • Public Service Reductions: Essential programs for air quality, health, and safety will face severe budget cuts. Let's protect our environment, health, and communities! Vote NO on I-2117! ✊✨ #No2117 Paid for by Southwest Washington Equity Coalition, P.O. Box 2823, Vancouver, WA 98668

How can Canada’s municipalities tackle the triple challenge of developing low-carbon buildings for a growing population without straining their fiscal resources? District heating systems may serve as a valuable tool. A new report by @Myha Truong-Regan, our Head of Climate Research, examines the role district heating systems can play in lowering building emissions—which account for 13% of Canada’s total emissions. Plus, five smart ways municipalities can speed up their adoption.

The Maine Turnpike Authority released information this week on the proposed Gorham Connector, a new 5-mile highway toll road connecting Gorham to Portland. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine does not support the project because we do not believe it will relieve traffic congestion in the long-run, it will increase vehicle miles traveled, and it goes against Maine’s climate action goals. A project of this size and cost must carefully consider the impact it will have to the greater Portland community over the decades to come. In the coming months the MTA will be hosting forums and soliciting public feedback. Follow us on social media and sign-up for our emails on our website to be kept informed as these meetings come up. [I'd like to end with a question to drive/guide discussion--some ideas] How would you spend $200+million? Should we build more roads? Invest in public transit and active transportation? What is the best solution to reduce traffic, while improving safety and lowering pollution?

🚨 Community Input Needed 🚨 Last summer, the EPA awarded a planning grant from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program to the State of New Mexico Environment Department to support the State in creating two climate action plans (a priority plan and a comprehensive plan) for implementing effective greenhouse gas reduction strategies while ensuring the benefits of these actions are delivered to New Mexicans, especially Low Income or Disadvantaged Communities. As these plans are being developed, we want to help make sure that they are reflective of our values, culture, and priorities. That is why we’re asking you to take our survey by February 10th CPRG funding for New Mexico can help our communities with things like training and workforce development opportunities, clean energy development and energy efficiency, clean transit, and much more. Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/eVdE93Dt

Task force urges collaborative action on housing and climate A panel of housing experts have recommended 140 collaborative policy actions that could add millions of affordable homes in the next few years that are also low-carbon and climate-resilient. The guidance is intended to help legalize density, implement better building codes, invest in factory-built housing and regulate housing growth in areas most vulnerable to climate impacts. https://lnkd.in/g3krZyhb

🌱 Proposition 4: $10B for California’s Climate Future This article outlines the general parameters of California’s Proposition 4 really clearly. https://lnkd.in/gZVXAWhw Prop 4 would authorize $10 billion to tackle urgent environmental issues such as water scarcity, wildfire prevention, extreme heat, and renewable energy. If passed, it would fund projects like clean drinking water, forest resilience, coastal restoration, and climate-smart agriculture. There is even funding to support  outdoor recreation and public access to California’s State Parks system! 🥾 🌳 While environmental advocates argue this funding is essential to meet ambitious climate goals, critics express concern over state debt. This pivotal decision will determine how California addresses growing climate challenges. If you live in CA, check out this article and continue to gather information so you can be informed in advance of the Nov 5 election! 🌎 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #California #Prop4 #getoutdoors #fundtheoutdoors #diversifyoutdoors #CAkidsinnature