How Jackson, Wyoming built a ‘culture of sustainability’ – saving money and reducing pollution

The goal was simple, but the challenge was significant: cut energy use by 10%, reducing pollution and costs for the town and its residents. But when leaders in Jackson, Wyoming set out to tackle this ambitious goal, it wasn’t just about hitting a number – it was about changing the culture and creating a foundation […]
Climate action starts at home: How individuals and and communities can drive change: “The clean energy transition is happening now”
Speaking to dozens of leaders from mountain towns across America, co-founder and CEO of the non-profit Rewiring America Ari Matusiak and Volts podcast host david roberts emphasized that the journey to net-zero emissions starts at home – and they urged leaders not to underestimate the power of demand from their communities. In a discussion at […]
Leader argues for new way forward on climate that brings together Indigenous and Western perspectives: “We need all ways of knowing”

At the Mountain Towns 2030 Conference in Jackson, WY, James Rattling Leaf, Principal at Wolakota Labs LLC and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, delivered a deeply impactful session about Indigenous and western collaboration to shape a better future. Drawing on his rich heritage and expertise, Rattling Leaf emphasized the critical role of Indigenous […]