Americans abandoning neighborhoods due to rising flood risk, study finds

Rising risk of floods is hollowing out counties across the United States — creating abandoned pockets in the hearts of cities, a new report has found.  These abandoned areas tend to map onto r…

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How to reimagine the public realm for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

What does a resilient city look like?

In many cities, resilience is more than climate-ready infrastructure and disaster relief. It’s a tool for building trust in local government, connecting neighbors and uplifting vulnerable communities.

How ‘Energy Democracy’ Could Build the Grid of the Future

The sale of electric utilities to corporate investors has brought more power outages and rate hikes. Local ownership has the potential for lower rates, better service and a quicker transition to...

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Here’s how foundations are bringing solar to lower-income communities

By Greg Horner and Vero Bourg-Meyer The rooftop solar industry is booming, but far too few lower-income Americans are benefiting as a result. It’s a ​“modern version of redlining,” according to Joe...

Food justice advocates didn't set out to save the climate. Their solutions are doing it anyway.

How New York's rich history of urban gardening connects food justice and climate mitigation.

Here’s how foundations are bringing solar to lower-income communities

Charitable foundations are using a variety of strategies to get solar panels onto the roofs of health centers, schools and other community buildings.

Climate justice is racial justice.

What the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Means for Climate Equity Policy

The Biden administration looks to spur office-to-housing conversions

The White House launched a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to convert more empty office buildings into housing units. It is putting billions of federal dollars behind the announc...

Rural Renaissance Roadshow

Groundswell’s annual Rural Renaissance Roadshow brings together rural leaders from across the U.S. to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and bring resources back to hard-working communities.

Rural Renaissance Roadshow

Groundswell’s annual Rural Renaissance Roadshow brings together rural leaders from across the U.S. to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and bring resources back to hard-working communities.