Climate and Community Institute

We need political will to win a sustainable future, backed by a powerful coalition that knows who it is fighting for and against. In this clip, CCI Fellow @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social discusses how the climate movement can respond to public disaffection.

Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to speed up buses and make them fare-free provoked excitement and debate during his mayoral campaign. But NYC isn't the only place where there's political momentum for better buses.

The affordability crisis and the climate crisis share many solutions, especially when it comes to transportation. CCI's Emmett Hopkins appeared on @usa.streetsblog.org's The Brake podcast to discuss how fast buses and quick-build bike lanes fit in with a working class climate agenda.

@mayorofseattle.bsky.social joined our briefing to discuss how her policies align with our Green Economic Populism framework. Voters elected Katie Wilson in November 2025 after she made green social housing and environmental justice organizing a centerpiece of her mayoral campaign.

In state and local elections, we’re already seeing wins that tie the material impacts of the climate crisis to the cost-of-living crisis. Meanwhile, working class movements are taking matters into their own hands to advance climate and affordability together. (8/10)

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From @aldasky.bsky.social: What do Kansas City tenants and the Chicago Teachers Union have in common? They rely on us, CCI, for policy research to support their struggles for a fair, just, green economy for all. Donate $5 today to help us continue the work! secure.actblue.com/donate/clima...

The climate crisis & cost of living crisis are deeply intertwined. Donate $5 to CCI today to help us reach our goal of $10,000 by Dec 31 and fuel climate policy that materially benefits the working class. secure.actblue.com/donate/clima...