APOLITICAL 09/19/24 By Michael Shank This article is written by Dr. Michael Shank, director of engagement at the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and adjunct faculty at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs where he teaches sustainable development. There’s a transformation happening across city governments that has the potential to […]
LINKEDIN 09/16/24 MEDIUM 09/16/24 By Dr. Michael Shank With Florida and Alabama banning lab-grown meat, and new lawsuits in response, the burger wars in America are getting juicier and more creative by the day. Both sides of the political aisle appear to be coming for your burger now. Unfortunately, the […]
NEWSWEEK 08/30/24 By Michael Shank and US Congressman Raul Grijalva Project 2025, the blueprint for former President Donald Trump and Republicans’ rightwing takeover of the U.S. government, could pose a grave threat to public health by dismantling essential safeguards designed to protect Americans—the air they breathe, the water they drink—from […]
NEWSWEEK 08/14/24 By Michael Shank and US Congressman Steve Cohen Americans may have heard a lot lately about the “Chevron decision” in the news, though most probably wouldn’t be able to describe what it is exactly. It’s not household knowledge yet. And while Chevron might be a household name for […]
NEWSWEEK 07/3024 By Michael Shank and US Congressman Lloyd Doggett This year we’re headed for a very hot summer. The National Weather Service predicts hotter-than-normal conditions almost everywhere. And that’s saying something, given that last year was the hottest year on record. So, be sure to look for shade and […]
FAST COMPANY 07/22/24 By Michael Shank and Elizabeth Babcock Extreme heat is going to be a new normal for much of America. Just look at the data: June was the hottest June on record; May was the hottest May on record. Last year was the hottest year on record, and […]
FAST COMPANY 06/19/24 BY MICHAEL SHANK The Oregon city imposed a 1% tax on its biggest businesses, with the money going to communities most impacted by climate change. But there’s controversy about what that means. Cities all across the U.S. are struggling with a range of concerns, from an unhoused […]
FAST COMPANY 05/30/24 By Michael Shank There’s fear in the climate community that November’s presidential elections could upend all the work that President Joe Biden’s administration has done on clean energy and environmental justice. As a result, there’s a mad dash to get climate funding out the door in case […]
NEWSWEEK 05/03/24 By Michael Shank There’s a scramble in President Joe Biden’s administration to get out the door as much funding as possible for clean energy and environmental justice projects before it’s too late. This is evident across the administration, but it’s especially apparent at the Environmental Protection Agency and […]
FAST COMPANY 01/16/24 By Michael Shank Mayor Eric Adams has been a huge proponent of plant-based diets as a way to both boost health and reduce the city’s carbon emissions. Food is finally front and center when it comes to climate action and policy. Or at least it’s on the […]