Case Studies

The following stories highlight what local climate policy looks like on the ground. For more information about the policy work of our sibling organization, Run On Climate, visit runonclimate.org/policyresources.

The Green New Deal Benefits Working People in the Peach State

11/5/25

“A Very Bad Deal”: How local organizing halted a massive data center development — for now.

11/3/25

Local Level Politics Gets Even Smaller

10/31/25

California Leaders Strive for Sustainable Infill Development to Address the State’s Climate and Housing Challenges

3/8/25

As Cities Struggle to Implement Greener, Safer Bike Lanes, Cambridge's Unique Policy may Offer a Solution

12/12/24

Non-profits and Local Governments are Fighting Climate Change One Food Scrap at a Time

10/18/24

Burlington Draws Inspiration from Other Cities to Reduce Building Emissions

9/2/24

Burlington’s Youngest-Ever City Councilor Pushes for Cutting-Edge Climate Policy and Represents Students in Local Government

9/2/24

Burlington’s Struggle to Weatherize Rentals

8/14/24

They paved paradise, put up a parking lot

7/11/24

Saving The Urban Canopy: The Cities Protecting Trees on Private Property

11/2/23

South Burlington Poised to Lead Nation in Climate Action

8/25/23

Cambridge Green New Deal Passes!

7/13/23

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