The Politics of ESG Investing
COMMENTARY | Leaders in conservative states are hesitant to adopt ESG-related principles. Are their positions purely political or substantive as well?
The States Gaining the Most Clean Energy Jobs
A new analysis finds companies have announced more than 100,000 positions in fields like solar and wind power and battery-making since Democrats pushed through a massive climate law.
Minnesota to Require 100% Carbon-free Electricity by 2040
Utilities can use a mix of solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear, hydrogen power, and biomass—energy obtained from burning wood and trash—to meet the 2040 goal.
Over $1 Billion Now Available to Convert Bus Fleets to Cleaner Fuels
Purchases of electric and hydrogen-powered buses are among the projects eligible for a new round of federal grants.
2022’s Billion-Dollar Disasters: Climate Change Helped Make It US’s 3rd Most Expensive Year on Record
Climate change seems to be making natural disasters more expensive.
5 Ways to Build Cities That Can Better Withstand Climate Extremes
Smarter land-use and nature-based solutions are among the approaches highlighted in a new report, which also focuses on equity considerations and how to pay for projects.
Wind Farms Deliver Economic Jolt to Rural Middle America
Wind farms boosted seven of 10 counties with the nation’s largest economic output gains.
To Get Off Fossil Fuels, America Is Going to Need a Lot More Electricians
A shortage of skilled labor could derail efforts to "electrify everything."
EPA Unveils $100 Million in Environmental Justice Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency announcement is part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to fight climate change and curb environmental harm in long-neglected communities.
A Water War Is Brewing Over the Dwindling Colorado River
Diminished by climate change and overuse, the river can no longer provide the water states try to take from it.
EVs, Building Emissions Among Biden’s Sustainable Energy Priorities
Public and private sector leaders discussed the first steps to overhauling the nation’s infrastructure in pursuit of a sustainable future.
Climate Change Impact on the Mississippi River Has Major Consequences
COMMENTARY | More frequent low water levels on the Mississippi River, driven by climate change, mean that river transport is likely to face more backups and delays in the future.
Lyft Offers Incentives to Drivers Who Switch to Electric Vehicles
The move comes amid new federal subsidies for EVs and as California is mandating emissions cuts for app-based ride-booking companies over the next decade.
How a New Subsidy for ‘Green Hydrogen’ Could Set Off a Carbon Bomb
Using electricity to make hydrogen could drive down greenhouse gas emissions. Or it could underwrite a process that actually increases emissions.
A Pivotal Moment Has Arrived for Transforming Coal Country
COMMENTARY | Federal infrastructure, climate and industrial development laws have unlocked billions in new subsidies. Now comes the hard work of ensuring that the Appalachian region successfully taps into these resources.
Working in Extreme Heat is Risky for Pregnant Workers. Advocates Say Passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Could Help
But time is running out to pass the legislation before the new congressional term starts.
Beaver Dams Lessen Damage From Droughts
COMMENTARY | American beavers' prolific dam building benefits river water quality so much, it outweighs the damaging influence of climate-driven droughts.
The House Republican Plan to Slash One of Democrats’ Signature Laws
Lawmakers set to lead key committees when the GOP takes control of the chamber say they are looking at ways to drain funding from climate initiatives and other Inflation Reduction Act programs.
Bringing Good Jobs to Coal Country
COMMENTARY | New projects in Appalachia show how the region can seize on a growing wave of climate infrastructure investment to build a workforce that is diverse, well-paid, and protected by strong labor standards.
The West’s Biggest Source of Renewable Energy Depends on Water. Will it Survive the Drought?
Glen Canyon and the Hoover Dam are “not the whole story.”
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