July 15, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
The National Young Farmers Coalition’s Michelle Hughes discusses the shortcomings of the 2024 Farm Bill in a conversation with Ray Levy Uyeda.
What They Are Saying: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic $20 Billion in Awards to Expand Access to Clean Energy and Climate Solutions and Lower Energy Costs for Communities Across the Nation
Summary
The Biden-Harris Administration, as part of its ambitious climate agenda, announced a $20 billion investment in clean energy and climate solutions, aimed at reducing energy costs and expanding access to clean energy across communities nationwide. This funding, facilitated by the Inflation Reduction Act, will establish a national network to finance tens of thousands of climate and clean energy projects, with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities. Leaders from various states, including New Jersey, Maine, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland, Illinois, New York, and Florida, lauded the initiative, emphasizing its potential to create jobs, lower energy costs, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice.
July 15, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
A new partnership between Nuveen and Perch Energy will allow residents of four South Bronx Section 8 apartment buildings to save up to 20% on their electricity bills by connectin
July 15, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
A proposed offshore wind port on Sears Island, Maine, has sparked debate among residents, environmentalists, and labor advocates.
July 15, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has signed a consent decree requiring the EPA to act on haze pollution plans from Texas and 31 other states.
July 13, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Multnomah County, Oregon, is suing fossil fuel companies, including Exxon, Shell, and Chevron, for their role in causing a deadly heat dome in June 2021
July 12, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 storm, caused multiple fossil fuel plants on the Gulf Coast to release toxic pollutants due to power outages that led to flaring.
July 12, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Brent McNiel's home in Richmond, Texas, remained powered during Hurricane Beryl thanks to his solar and battery system from Sunrun Solar.
July 11, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has greenlit a significant methane gas pipeline project through predominantly Black and brown communities in Tennessee, raising environmental
July 11, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
CenterPoint Energy spent significantly less on tree maintenance compared to other utilities serving Greater Houston.
A record-breaking heat wave continues to afflict the U.S., particularly the East and West, with forecasts predicting its spread to the Southeast.
July 10, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
FEMA is revising its disaster rules to incorporate climate change impacts when rebuilding after floods.
July 9, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Carlos Claussell Velez discusses the significant impact of trees in mitigating the effects of urban heat islands, particularly during heat waves.
July 9, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Timet’s new titanium production facility in Ravenswood, West Virginia, will be the first industrial plant in the U.S. powered by a solar microgrid.
July 5, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Aging water infrastructure in Texas's major cities is leading to significant water loss, with approximately 88 billion gallons wasted in the past year.
July 5, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Albuquerque's efforts to ensure a stable water supply have been undermined by a critical issue: the El Vado Dam, a key infrastructure piece for the city's water management