As preparations for COP29 ramp up, the debate over the financial commitments of wealthy nations to support developing countries in decarbonization and disaster recovery intensifie
"Will Lawmakers Sacrifice Our Health and Safety to Get a Debt Ceiling Deal?"
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.
The United States Department of Justice issued an amicus brief supporting claims from a Wisconsin tribe that Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline is trespassing on tribal lands.
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a key organization setting standards for corporate emissions reduction, is in turmoil following its decision to allow carbon offsets t
Grist’s examines President Biden’s ambitious environmental justice initiative, Justice40, aimed at directing 40 percent of certain federal climate and environmental
The Biden administration's allocation of $830 million in grants to fund 80 projects aimed at strengthening the nation's infrastructure against the impacts of climate change.
The importance of more than just financial support for Indigenous communities in transitioning to green energy.
a recent study suggesting that installing solar panels on nonresidential buildings like schools and stores could substantially reduce the energy equity gap in marginalized neighbo
Geothermal energy, long considered a niche player in the U.S. energy landscape, is now poised for significant growth thanks to a confluence of factors including technological adva
Walter Moorer and other residents of Chin Street in Africatown, Alabama, have long protested against the environmental hazards posed by the Hosea Weaver asphalt plant, which emits
The Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice released a comprehensive report unveiling the profound social inequities exacerbating environmental issues in New York City
A biomass and carbon capture project slated for California’s Central Valley came to an abrupt halt after San Joaquin Renewables withdrew federal and local permits under scrutiny f
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
The imminent groundbreaking of the largest urban solar farm in the United States, located in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood.
A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives investigated the link between long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker
City of Houston is obligated to return at least $45 million in federal funding to the state after failing to fulfill its commitment to construct affordable housing.