Presidential Climate Action Project

In January 2007, CNT’s history of climate change research culminated in a multi-lateral coalition aiming to define climate priorities for the upcoming presidential administration. The Presidential Climate Action Project has developed a bold, comprehensive and non-partisan plan for presidential leadership rooted in climate science and designed to ignite innovation at every level of the American economy. Developed by a broad group of leaders from around the nation, the “Presidential Climate Action Plan” is a comprehensive and detailed plan to help the next President of the United States take action on global warming within the first 100 days of the new administration.

In August 2010, the Presidential Climate Action Project submitted a follow-up report to the Obama Administration, “Plan B: Near-Term Presidential Actions For Energy & Environmental Leadership”, with five ideas to demonstrate U.S. leadership on climate change—and to improve the climate for a global treaty—before the international community meets in November 2010 in Cancun, Mexico.

In January 2011, PCAP issued its final plan. “Building the Obama Administration’s Climate Legacy” is a set of fresh recommendations on what the Obama Administration can do on climate and energy policy over the next two years.

CNT’s research and expertise in transportation, land use, and climate change forms the basis for much of the plan’s transportation agenda. In addition, CNT President Scott Bernstein serves on the Steering Committee of the Presidential Climate Action Project, bringing CNT’s deep understanding of sustainable, measurable, place-based solutions with net economic benefits to this monumental project.

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Projects

Presidential Climate Action Plan

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.

Chicago Climate Report

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.

Clinton Foundation Partnership

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 information to enable climate action.

High Speed Rail as a Climate Strategy

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

Airhead

Learn how much air pollution you create, and see how you compare to other people.

TravelMatters

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 Car Sharing

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.

Wet Cleaning

Policy

Policy Platform