Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson joined mayors and climate experts from across the country this week to talk about extreme heat, wildfires, and what cities are doing to protect their communities — with or without federal support. Read the full article here.

In Extreme Weather, Cities Seek Solutions to Be Resilient

Many municipalities lack the funding and resources to prepare for extreme weather events driven by climate change. Working with the private sector and nonprofits may yield results.

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Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable — it can be deadly. @NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found the true toll is 5 times higher than official counts. Climate Mayors Extreme Heat Toolkit equips mayors to keep residents safe and communicate with clarity. Read it here:

Climate Mayors | Extreme Heat Toolkit

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Pittsburgh is investing in its next generation of climate leaders. The city opened applications for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund — offering microgrants to young Pittsburghers who want to make a real difference. Learn more: www.pittsburghpa.gov/News-article...

Cities shouldn't have to choose between economic growth and the needs of their communities. As data centers multiply, Flagstaff’s Mayor Daggett is clear: demand isn't slowing down — but that doesn't mean cities have to accept the status quo.

In a new episode of the @lincolninstitute Land Matters podcast, Mayor Justin Bibb gets candid about revitalizing Cleveland: turning vacant land into opportunity, reimagining the Lake Erie waterfront as "America's North Coast," and proving that mid-sized cities can lead on issues that matter most.

Growth and Grit in Cleveland: A Conversation with Mayor Justin Bibb - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, recently reelected to a second term, details his vision for repurposing vacant land and creating “America’s North Coast” along the Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River waterfronts...

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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO FOR STORIES OF IMPACT! 🔔 Mayors are delivering real results for their communities every day — this is your chance to share that story with a national audience and celebrate what's working in your city. Details at climatemayors.org/challenge

Friday is the last day to apply for Climate Mayors Stories of Impact Challenge. Submit a video telling us how your city is creating energy affordability or nature-based solutions. 🎥 Winners will receive $5,000 in in-kind support and runners-up receive $2,500. Details at climatemayors.org/challenge

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Friday is the last day to apply for Climate Mayors Stories of Impact Challenge. Winners will receive $5K in in-kind support and winning videos will be celebrated at the Climate Mayors Leadership Forum in New York City on September 23. 📣 Get the playbook: playbook.climatemayors.org

In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson is showing that cities can actually run 100% on clean energy. Bold moves like these are a great way to showcase your policies while practicing your Direct to Camera skills. More info at: climatemayors.org/challenge.

Mayor Frey of Minneapolis uses Direct-to-Camera to explain how the City's biochar facility is removing nearly 3,500 tons of carbon from the atmosphere. Enter your city's win as part of our Stories of Influence challenge, TODAY! Learn more: cliamtemayors.org/challenge

Walk & Talks = easy climate content. NYC Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social used one to cover extreme heat + heatstroke safety. How is your city talking climate? Submit a Nature-based Solutions or Energy Affordability video to the Climate Mayors Stories of Impact Challenge. 🌿⚡

Introducing the Climate Mayors Stories of Impact Challenge! Show us your city's best climate work — ⚡ Energy Affordability or 🌿 Nature-based Solutions — and win up to $5,000. Submissions are now open! climatemayors.org/challenge

Climate Mayors | Stories of Impact Challenge

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This week at #LondonClimateActionWeek, #ClimateMayors showed up for U.S. cities on the world stage. Here's what we were up to: 🧵

Climate Mayor Justin Bibb of #Cleveland speaks with @grist.org reporter Jake Bittle on why mayors on the front lines can't afford to wait to act on climate, regardless of what's happening in Washington.

“We want data centers to be a race to the top. We want them to bring on new, clean energy sources, to manage their water hopefully in a way that replaces what they use," said Climate Mayors Chair Emerita Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix at Stanford University’s Sustainable Data Center Symposium.

Climate Mayors Lauren McLean of Boise (@boisemayor.bsky.social), @justinmbibb.bsky.social of Cleveland, and Eileen Higgins of Miami break down seven ways cities are hardwiring climate resilience into everyday decisions. Read more in Smart Cities Dive: www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/cities-...

7 ways cities are hardwiring climate action

Embedding climate into procurement, zoning and infrastructure decisions while reframing it as a quality-of-life issue is unlocking support for resilience in Cleveland, Miami and Boise, Idaho.

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Local Power, Global Impact — and these mayors delivered. 💬 “By getting more homes closer to jobs, we're addressing affordability and advancing long-term climate goals." Thank you to @grist.org and moderator Jake Bittle for a powerful conversation.

1 in 5 Americans. 16 cities. One mission: make EV charging affordable and accessible for everyone. 🌎 #ClimateMayors is proud to partner with LACI & C40 Cities on the second City Climate Innovation Challenge to deploy transportation solutions for communities. laincubator.org/secondcitych...

Catch nationally recognized voices in the data center development conversation, #ClimateMayors Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones as they speak at the Sustainable Data Centers Symposium at Stanford University this Friday!

States and cities aren't waiting for Washington. 🌎 A new report highlights #ClimateMayors alongside 4 innovations driving climate progress at the local level — smarter siting, automated permitting, community benefits & public finance. fas.org/publication/...

🌎 On #EarthDay, we’re reminded that #mayors are best positioned to improve people’s lives. All week, #ClimateMayors has been amplifying local initiatives helping cities lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and create stronger communities. THANK YOU, MAYORS!

Our Chair & Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is breaking new ground. Boise is the first U.S. city to pilot geothermal expansion for affordable multifamily housing — backed by a $1M @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social Mayors Challenge award. Read more: www.cityofboise.org/news/mayor/2...

📅 April 20 | San Francisco #ClimateMayors Exec. Director Kate Wright moderates a conversation with Bay Area mayors Raj Salwan, Vicki Veenker & Vice Mayor Melissa Blaustein on what bold, practical climate leadership looks like at the local level. Register: acceleratingthetransition.org

💰 Cities are not waiting for federal grants to fund climate action. @c40cities.bsky.social's new Municipal Finance Playbook shows how to build long-term climate financing into local governance — from utility rates to bonds to public-private partnerships. www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Mu...

Mayor Keisha Chapman & East Point, GA are delivering affordable electricity that's 94% emissions-free ⚡ Their plan: 100% renewable energy for all new demand through solar power 💪 That's #ImpactMultiplied What local climate projects are making a difference where you live? 👇

#ClimateMayor & Dayton Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss is securing an affordable, reliable future for Dayton — the Gem City Solar Project will power ~14,000 homes, cut energy costs, & move the city closer to 100% renewable electricity by 2040. 🌇 Learn more: www.wdtn.com/news/local-n...

#ClimateMayors Chair & @boisemayor.bsky.social Lauren McLean launches “Keep Boise Cool” — a community climate action guide to make it easier for residents to create custom plans, join events & win eco‑friendly prizes. The Goal: Carbon neutral by 2050 Learn more: www.cityofboise.org/news/public-...

On our Housing Affordability Member Call, Jeff Lubell (ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing) reminded us that developers aren’t anti-climate, they just want certainty & economies of scale! He reveals four barriers that Mayors & cities must address to create more infill:

PODCAST EPISODE! Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (@mayorgallego.bsky.social) talks with Climate One about delivering energy affordability for her residents, as well as Phoenix’s all of government approach to creating a more resilient city. Listen here: www.climateone.org/audio/cities...

Tampa Mayor and #ClimateMayor Jane Castor met with city residents at a public hearing on extreme heat and listened to residents concerned about climate change, hurricanes and rising costs. 🌎 www.wusf.org/politics-iss...