Bloomberg helping Columbus cut emissions

State of play: The Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative offers not just funding but a small team of project managers to help Columbus as it works toward a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

• Future projects could include construction of new affordable, zero-emission housing and investing in electric vehicles, per Mayor Andrew Ginther's office.

What they're saying: "It is impossible to deny the impacts of climate change in Columbus," Ginther said in a statement.

• "We are proud to have been selected for this important initiative, and we are eager to step up our efforts to further reduce emissions and enhance climate resilience — particularly among our most vulnerable neighbors."