Critical race theory and elections, the role of local and regional leaders for U.S. climate policy, and mobility issues during the pandemic.
Travel is resuming, but not for everyone Vaccinated travelers from 33 countries, including Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, are finally able to enter the United States. Célia Belin explains how mobility is still restricted and urges policymakers in Europe and the United States to rewrite the rules of travel for the COVID-19 era and beyond. Read more | The success of federal climate funding depends on local leadership “As important as COP26 and federal programs are, they alone can’t solve the climate crisis at scale. Climate action must also take root at the local level.” Joseph Kane, Andrew Bourne, Adie Tomer, and Caroline George discuss the role of local and regional leaders in implementing U.S. climate policies. Read more | Help support Brookings with a donation Brookings is committed to making its high-quality, independent policy research free to the public. Please consider making a contribution today to our Annual Fund to support our experts' work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |