A new study published in *WIREs Climate Change* reveals the extensive influence of fossil fuel companies on university climate research, uncovering hundreds of cases where oil fun
Biden approves $1 billion in grants to combat 'environmental injustice' with shade
The Biden Administration is allocating $1 billion in grants to address "environmental injustice" by planting trees in urban areas predominantly inhabited by minorities who have been deprived of the benefits of shade due to alleged racism. This funding is part of a $1.5 billion investment from President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, focusing on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program. Advocates argue that urban tree canopies offer various benefits, including improved water quality, reduced energy consumption, lower city temperatures, decreased air pollution, increased property values, and enhanced social and educational opportunities. Some studies have also linked the distribution of trees in cities to "structural racism." The grants will support tree planting, maintenance, workforce development, and community engagement initiatives in cities like Toledo, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Houston, Texas. The initiative aims to create healthier and more equitable communities and combat climate change.
Houston City Council will vote on an amendment to remove the requirement for developers of single-family homes to build sidewalks or pay a fee-in-lieu.
Texas has overtaken California as the leading state for utility-scale solar power capacity, reaching 21.9 gigawatts in the second quarter of 2024, according to the American Clean
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has launched the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) to assist global efforts in addressing air pollution.
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A new study published in Nature reveals that the world produces 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, with over two-thirds originating from the Global South.
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A report from Oil Change International (OCI) reveals that the U.S. has spent over $12 billion in subsidies on unproven climate solutions like carbon capture and storage (CCS) and
Two years after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, a report by the Rocky Mountain Institute reveals that states are underutilizing the available federal fundin
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PowerSecure, a leader in distributed energy infrastructure, announced its Durham, NC campus microgrid will now run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a 100% renewable fuel.
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