September 6, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
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
"Will Lawmakers Sacrifice Our Health and Safety to Get a Debt Ceiling Deal?"
Summary
Lawmakers in the United States are currently negotiating the national debt ceiling, and in the midst of these negotiations, the future of clean energy and environmental protections is at stake. Some lawmakers from both parties are pushing to streamline the process of approving energy infrastructure projects, arguing that it takes too long to obtain necessary permits. However, this issue has become a bargaining chip in the debt ceiling negotiations, potentially jeopardizing the communities that are most in need of a greener future. Fossil fuel and construction companies want to make it easier to obtain approvals for liquefied gas terminals, oil and gas pipelines, and other infrastructure, while renewable energy companies aim to expedite the delivery of clean energy and update electricity grids. The concern is that weakening key environmental protection laws, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), could have devastating consequences for marginalized communities that already suffer disproportionately from pollution and lack sufficient government protection. Balancing the need for clean energy development with environmental safeguards is crucial to avoid sacrificing the health and well-being of communities.
September 6, 2024
Climate Change
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.
September 6, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
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
September 5, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has launched the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) to assist global efforts in addressing air pollution.
September 5, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
A global study led by Helmholtz Munich reveals that health risks from air pollution have remained high, despite reduced levels of pollutants like PM10, PM2.5, and NO2 from 1995 to
September 5, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP due to the impacts of climate change, according to Simon Stiell, UNFCCC's Executive Secretary.
September 4, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
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.
September 3, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Four years after Hurricanes Laura and Delta hit Lake Charles, Louisiana, thousands of residents remain displaced, raising concerns about the U.S. Census' ability to track populati
September 1, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
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
July 30, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
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
August 29, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Following Hurricane Beryl, Houston's response to the ensuing heat crisis was critically slow, particularly in vulnerable communities of color.
August 29, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
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.
August 29, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
As climate change drives more extreme heat waves across the U.S., prisoners in states with traditionally milder climates are now facing life-threatening conditions similar to
August 28, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
The rapid decline in solar power costs is transforming the global energy landscape. Jenny Chase of BloombergNEF highlights that by 2030, solar power could be free during sunny per
August 28, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
UN Special Rapporteur Marcos Orellana's recent report condemns the severe environmental pollution in South Africa, attributing it to corporate greed and governmental negligence.