Projects
Developed by a broad group of leaders from around the nation, the PCAP is a comprehensive and detailed plan to help the next President of the United States take bold action on global warming within the first 100 days of the new administration.
CNT was the lead researcher for the climate change mitigation elements of Chicago’s Climate Action Plan, advising the city by developing an emissions inventory and forecast for Chicago and the metro region, as well as researching, modeling and evaluating 33 different mitigation strategies.
In conjunction with the William J. Clinton Foundation, CNT has designed an online tool for measuring greenhouse gas emissions in the world’s 40 largest cities, thus providing critical data for use of urban resources.
CNT, with the Center for Clean Air Policy, has documented the potential of high speed rail networks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as an alternative to short-haul airplane trips.
Tools
Learn how much air pollution you create, and see how you compare to other people.
Learn more about how travel habits and transportation choices affect global climate change, with interactive emissions calculators, on-line emissions maps, and a wealth of educational content.
I-GO exists to provide economical and environmentally sound transportation choices, aiming to reduce car ownership rates, lower family transportation costs, reduce urban congestion and improve air quality in all neighborhoods.
