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Over 1,000 cities across 24 countries are calling on their national governments to join a global treaty banning nuclear weapons. The grassroots movement shows local leaders taking action where federal governments have stalled.
America's two largest cities are teaming up to buy electric vehicles together, giving them the purchasing power to push automakers toward building the clean transit options they need. Their combined fleet demand could accelerate EV innovation nationwide.
Duluth's city council hit pause on buying eight new gas vehicles, asking staff to explore electric options instead. The move could save taxpayer dollars while helping the city meet its 2050 carbon-neutral goal.