🌎 Our last, best chance on climate. The next decade will be a decisive one for the world's climate. Effective actions—including increased spending on resilient infrastructure, implementation of carbon pricing, and responsible use of natural resources—can usher in a new era of sustainable development and expand opportunities for people across the globe, Amar Bhattacharya and Nicholas Stern say.
👷 A new way for civilians to act. Since President Biden took office, momentum for a Civilian Climate Corps (CCC) has increased exponentially. Martha Ross and Nicole Bateman explain what a CCC is, outline what it would need to be successful, and discuss how it could help restore the environment and provide good jobs.
✏️ The importance of girls' education in the climate fight. "Ensuring that girls receive 12 years of quality education can be a powerful climate solution because it tackles underlying inequalities that both increase girls' vulnerability to climate change and help perpetuate its root drivers," Christina Kwauk writes.
🏙️ Why it's time to rethink land use in America. The United States cannot reach its greenhouse gas reduction targets if urban areas continue to grow as they have in the past. The country must prioritize development in the kinds of neighborhoods that permanently reduce total driving and consume less energy, Adie Tomer, Joseph Kane, Jenny Schuetz, and Caroline George argue.