Cities shape climate outcomes more than most people realize. Local land use decisions influence how far we drive, how much energy our buildings use, and whether open space can continue to store carbon. In this conversation with Professor John Nolan, we unpack how municipal powers can touch roughly 75 percent of national CO2 emissions through transportation patterns, building performance, biological sequestration, and the siting of distributed and renewable energy. The message

The concept of the Anthropocene—the epoch where human activity fundamentally altered Earth’s systems—has dramatically reshaped how we think about urban planning and design, particularly in cities facing existential climate threats like Miami.

The book The Climate Planner  serves as a guide for urban planners, local activists, and community members who want to implement...