Carolyn Fortuna

Newport cited the threat of sea level rise to the city’s maritime infrastructure in the latest iteration of its harbor management plan.

Transportation has a brutal effect on greenhouse gas emissions — at 29%, greater than any other sector of the economy, including industry. Transportation electrification is essential, and the IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook report notes

With the clean energy transition, economically disadvantaged communities are wary that — again — their neighborhoods will be the location for big infrastructure projects. The concern is warranted, according to a 2024 study by the Union of Concerned Scientists. That report concludes more than 80% of existing energy infrastructure sits in neighborhoods that are low income and/or have a high percentage of people of color. Will the introduction of clean energy infrastructure follow the same pattern? What is being done to make sure the hegemonic pattern of siting is discontinued?

Humans need to stop burning fossil fuels, and we need models to demonstrate how that can happen and lead us to a zero emissions future.

Many automotive dealerships, which sell the majority of new vehicles, are not prepared for the electric transition. Auto salespeople as a general rule seem not to know much about electric vehicles (EVs), so their ability to generate EV sales is commensurately lower than their internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicle sales. What can be done to increase the background EV knowledge that automotive salespeople have?

The goal is to entice diners by offering a plant based nudge that foregrounds creativity, flavor, and familiarity.

Critical areas within the urban context need depaving to accommodate green canopies, trees, green roofs, and other environmental solutions.

We need to reach out to our neighbors to expose more consumers to EVs. "Hey -- wanna go for a ride in my EV?"

To fill the gap in insurance due to climate risk events, agile, scalable, and innovative companies are stepping in.

As if to prove it wasn't kidding about major transitioning to autonomy via robotaxis, last week Tesla laid off most of its Supercharger team.