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“Transitioning to clean energy, reducing plastic waste, & increasing resilience to extreme weather are among the most fiscally responsible actions governments can take. This Earth Day, we must recognize that efficiency isn’t just about cutting—it’s about investing in solutions that protect people and our infrastructure.”

#EarthDay2025 #ClimateCrisis #ClimateActionNow #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth #Resilience #Infrastructure #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergySystems

progressive.org/op-eds/tacklin

Progressive.org · Tackling Climate Change Must Be Job Number OneThis Earth Day, on April 22, you can exercise your power. The wellbeing of our planet and its people is at stake.

No, class, we did not get a "C" - not even close. If you're deferring 1/2 your maintenance you're screwed, not passing.

Link: strongtowns.org/journal/2025/4

" You can see this in how the report card talks about results. In the '21 report, ASCE celebrates that for the first time in 20 years, the GPA is out of the D range. But in the same breath, it acknowledges that “we’re still just paying about half of our infrastructure bill.” These aren’t success stories; they’re warning signs."

Edmonton bike lane project met with provincial opposition
Tensions ran high during a town hall at the Killarney Community League in north east Edmonton, over the Alberta government's opposition to the city's plan to expand bike lanes as part of 132 Ave renewal.
#politics #cityplanning #infrastructure #cycling #Edmonton #Killarney
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/ed