Pathway 5.

Electricity Decarbonization → Phasing Out the Use of Fossil Fuels for the Generation of Electricity

5.7.6 Green Recovery

Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization in the United States was published before the COVID-19 crisis that shook the world and spurred governments to invest enormous sums into economic recovery. The text, however, does speak to issues of providing for a just energy transition and avoiding stranded assets in Chapter 24, which are at the heart of the discourse around a green recovery. We continue to follow these topics closely, and will collect green recovery proposals here.

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Charlotte Shared Streets Initiative

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

The City of Charlotte launched the Charlotte Shared Streets initiative to support social distancing and pedestrian/bicycle safety during the COVID-19 crisis.

Seattle’s Healthy Streets Pilot

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

Shut down 20 miles of streets in order to allow pedestrians and cyclists more room to move while socially distancing. Became permanent in May 2020.

Carbon Brief Green Recovery Legislation Tracker

Jurisdiction: Foreign

Tracks dozens of proposed and enacted international laws promoting green recovery.

Report, The Playbook for Paradigm Shift: A Green Recovery in the COVID-19 Context

Jurisdiction: Foreign, Congress

Discusses financing options, structural reforms, and international cooperation in the context of a green recovery.

C40 Mayors’ Agenda for a Green and Just Recovery

Jurisdiction: Local Governments

C40 Task Force mayors’ collective vision for a green and just recovery, and the shared principles and ambitious actions for achieving it.