At the VerdeXchange 2019 Conference, the foremost stewards of mobility in California met to discuss coming innovations in air, train, and vehicle travel—particularly autonomous technology.
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VX2019 convened regional leaders on climate change, environmental protection, and sustainable development to discuss how communities can rebuild after disasters.
Recently named to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Rep. Levin joined VX News to discuss congressional priorities for infrastructure, clean energy, and protecting the environment.
TreePeople President Andy Lipkis links the architectural and civic contributions of Mia and Michael Lehrer to the adaptation and investment challenges Los Angeles must address given our “new abnormal” climate.
California Energy Commissioner David Hochschild affirms that “the future is approaching faster than ever” for electric cars, a decarbonized renewable energy grid, and the transition to an integrated, zero-emission transportation network.
At a recent Veloz forum sponsored by Southern California Edison, LADWP, and BMW, California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols provided an overview of the state’s unprecedented progress on electric cars over the past decade.
Transport for London’s Transport Innovation Director Michael Hurwitz illuminates a successful approach to fostering a "sandbox" for new mobility platforms that equitably serve the city.
California Water Board Chair Felicia Marcus reflects on Governor Brown's leadership on climate during California's historic drought.
Aquarium of the Pacific President Dr. Jerry Schubel highlights the role California can play in a growing blue economy.
George Minter of SoCalGas on how hydrogen could help California get to zero emissions.
In advance of LA CoMotion in Downtown LA, Leriche provides an update to the public-private partnerships that Transdev is successfully implementing with LA Metro, in Detroit, Nassau County, and New Orleans.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on how the city is leading on climate action and the importance of solving California’s land use and CEQA challenges.
Remarks from Prime Minister Abe, STS Founder Koji Omi, former U.S. DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz, and Toyota Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada at the recent STS Forum in Kyoto. They all highlighted the great advancements in science and technology to unlock the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but warned against the downsides of disruption.
In November, Los Angeles County voters will decide on a proposed parcel tax to fund regional infrastructure projects for stormwater capture. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl describes the importance of stormwater capture to a holistic water management strategy for the region.
Lyft Senior Director of National Transportation Policy Lilly Shoup shares how Lyft is progressing on public-private partnerships in Los Angeles County, and integrating active transportation technologies.
California Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom spoke about building an innovation economy, rapidly advancing transportation technologies, addressing the volatility of the tax system, and protecting California’s role as a leader on environmental protection.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala highlight their efforts to reduce waste at the Global Climate Action Summit.
Tim McOsker, CEO of AltaSea, joins VX News to provide an update on the efforts to build a bluetech innovation campus at the Port of Los Angeles.
Tamminen provides an overview of the Foundation’s numerous initiatives, including investing in water security, funding litigation on behalf of the Public Trust Doctrine, and providing grants for marine and ocean projects.
As wildfires and extreme weather conditions ravage California, a recent CityAge convening brought together utility experts from around Southern California to discuss how to build a more resilient region.