June 18, 2025
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Automated buses operating within depots could save money for electric bus fleets and improve safety, engineering firm WSP says.
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American Forests’ shade map reveals a stark lack of shade in hundreds of U.S. cities, giving local leaders a powerful tool to prioritize cooling investments where they matter most.
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To help communities bounce back after disaster, jurisdictions must identify gaps in lifeline systems and cost-effective ways to mend them, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.
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Extended producer responsibility policies are surging as states increasingly require manufacturers to take financial responsibility for their products’ end-of-life management. Learn more in this Trendline.
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