November 17, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
How Frontline Communities Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Local Priorities
Summary
The article discusses the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which is the largest climate investment in U.S. history, projected to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030. The IRA allocates over $369 billion for clean energy projects, environmental justice initiatives, and decarbonizing transportation and energy sectors. Importantly, the IRA includes a J40 provision directing 40 percent of benefits and investments to Disadvantaged Communities (DACs). The article provides insights for community-based organizations (CBOs) on how to leverage the IRA, emphasizing two key approaches: engaging with local and state governments in designing and implementing IRA programs and applying for funding directly or partnering with eligible entities. It highlights specific IRA programs, such as the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which offer opportunities for DACs to address climate equity priorities, reduce emissions, and expand access to clean energy. The article underscores the need for collaboration between governments, CBOs, and environmental justice partners to maximize the IRA's benefits for underserved communities.
December 17, 2023
Environmental Racism
Environmental Racism
Black Americans once owned millions of acres of land after the Civil War, but today, nearly 90% of it is no longer in their hands due to violence, eminent domain, and discriminato
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Economic Justice
Economic Justice
Vice President Harris, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to advancing women's economic empowerment globally, launched the Women in the Sustainable Economy
November 14, 2023
Environmental Racism
Environmental Racism
Houston City Council allocated $5 million to relocate people from cancer clusters identified by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
November 14, 2023
Climate Change
Climate Change
Environmental justice communities need real change—not a rebrand of the same discriminatory plans that slow the clock on fighting the climate crisis and reinforce the status quo.
November 14, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Community organizations that serve and are led by people of color are banding together to secure billions of federal dollars earmarked for environmental and climate causes.
November 11, 2023
Climate Change
Climate Change
Ohio and Pennsylvania are leading the way in the completion of a more robust national charging network, but the scale of the work ahead remains significant
November 10, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Shalom Mennonite Fellowship, a church in Tucson, Arizona, exemplifies the potential of microgrids for enhancing energy resiliency, especially in the face of climate challenges.
November 10, 2023
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
Grist reported on a study from Stanford University revealing the effectiveness of controlled burns in reducing the risk of high-intensity wildfires.
The article delves into a paper by James Hansen, often referred to as the godfather of climate science, and his colleagues.
November 8, 2023
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
On November 8, 2023, Texas voters approved Proposition 7, allocating $10 billion in low-interest loans for new gas power plants, a move criticized as favoring the fossil fuel.
November 7, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The article highlights the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), over the past two years.
November 7, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The article explores the challenges faced by developing countries, particularly South Africa, in transitioning from coal to clean energy with the support of the Global North.
November 6, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
On November 6, 2023, the Houston Chronicle reported that the Midtown Redevelopment Authority, tasked with acquiring lots to prevent gentrification in Houston's Third Ward.