This Week in Communities & Climate

Each week we share the stories that shouldn’t be missed. Local climate leaders, the latest in community climate action, and practical climate solutions are all featured to highlight the good news coming out of cities. These are the top stories of the week:

LEADERSHIP:

Business and community leaders are making clear that clean energy is the key to success. (Inside Climate News)

City officials in Orlando are developing a robust climate action plan. (Orlando Business Journal) 

CITY ACTION:

Communities in California’s wine region are finding local solutions to global climate change through birds, data, and drones. (NYTimes) 

Cities are transforming highways into open spaces and urban parks. (Every Body Walks) 

BLOG:

This week, Miranda Spencer from Climate for Health contributed a guest blog on the benefits walkability cities. These include improved health outcomes, stronger communities, and an improved climate.