KLA Perspectives

Introducing our new podcast focused on sustainability at the local level: SAS Talk with Kim Lundgren

Posted by Kim Lundgren on Dec 14, 2016 3:58:36 PM

I like to talk, and I have a lot to say. And that’s particularly true when it comes to sustainability and climate issues and how local governments are leading the way with solutions. That niche has been my passion and career for nearly two decades. During that time I’ve spoken to and been inspired by so many people who are fighting the good fight at (or in support of) the local government level -- with amazing results, overcoming significant challenges, employing innovative approaches, and willing and eager to learn from and help others. Ultimately, I wanted to share those conversations in an accessible way.

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Topics: sustainability, local government, SAS Talk Podcast

Insights from the Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference

Posted by Kim Lundgren on Oct 23, 2016 10:22:54 PM

Who lives in your city and what do they think about going “green”?

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Topics: climate change, conferences

How MA Keeps Claiming the Energy Efficiency Top Spot, and What Other States Can Do

Posted by Kim Lundgren on Oct 11, 2016 4:19:43 PM

Welcome to October....It's Energy Awareness Month! 

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Topics: clean energy

A Public Works Perspective on Sustainability

Posted by Kim Lundgren on Sep 8, 2016 6:14:21 PM

The American Public Works Association (APWA) just wrapped its annual conference -- recently rebranded as PWX (Public Works Expo) -- with all the cool and technologically advanced components you would see at a tech conference. As someone who has frequented Dreamforce (Salesforce.com’s annual conference), which is the ultimate in conference innovation, I was certainly impressed with the steps that APWA has taken to advance this conference. What I found even more impressive, however, were the very visible signs of how this conference was clearly also the most sustainable one that APWA has hosted.

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Topics: sustainability, public works, minneapolis

New SAS Talks Podcast Series Kicks Off with Climate Resilience Focus

Posted by Kim Lundgren on Sep 4, 2016 10:13:28 PM

"For decades, as the global warming created by human emissions caused land ice to melt and ocean water to expand, scientists warned that the accelerating rise of the sea would eventually imperil the United States’ coastline.

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Topics: SAS Talk Podcast

Tools: Where You'll Find the Action on Adaptation Planning

Posted by Kim Lundgren on Sep 3, 2016 9:25:41 PM

I've been on the road a ton recently, including a recent jaunt from my home in Boston over to Long Beach, California for the California Adaptation Forum. There were some really impressive and engaging presentations, and you can access most of them here. 

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Topics: dashboard

New Webinar Gives You Keys to the Sustainability Dashboard Kingdom

Posted by Kim Lundgren on Jun 28, 2016 6:58:43 PM

1-hour overview of Cleveland’s, others’ success with sustainability dashboards available for free download

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Topics: sustainability, dashboard, Cleveland

Female Power, Promise at Women's Entrepreneur Festival

Posted by Kim Lundgren on May 25, 2016 1:52:15 PM
I rec e ntly had the distinct pleasure of joining 350 fellow leaders at the Women’s Entrepreneur Festival  in New York City. In its 6th year, this high energy platform for supporting female entrepreneurs was just as inspiring and uplifting as the view it offered at the top of 1 World Trade Center.


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Topics: female entrepreneurs

Public Works Always There....For Your Bike to Work

Posted by Kim Lundgren on May 19, 2016 1:09:24 AM

This post originally appeared on the American Public Works Association (APWA) Center for Sustainability blog. You can find it here.

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Topics: local government, public works

Louisville Working to Keep the Heat on the Race Track

Posted by Kim Lundgren on May 10, 2016 12:11:29 PM

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Topics: climate change