April 11, 2025
Climate
Climate
A $378 million funding delay to LIHEAP after mass HHS layoffs threatens vital cooling aid for low-income Americans amid intensifying heat waves.
Can solar power avoid Trump’s culture wars?
Summary
The solar industry is attempting to position itself as a key component of "American energy dominance" to align with the Trump administration’s agenda and avoid becoming a target in ongoing culture wars. While Trump has historically criticized wind energy, his stance on solar remains unclear. The industry is emphasizing energy independence and job creation rather than climate change to appeal to conservative lawmakers. Despite solar’s rapid growth, uncertainty surrounding tax incentives and regulatory changes under the administration has raised concerns about a potential slowdown. Opposition to solar farms has increased, with misinformation campaigns fueling skepticism. However, advocates argue that economic benefits, lower energy costs, and grid reliability make solar appealing across party lines. Many states continue to push forward with renewable energy projects regardless of federal policy shifts, keeping the future of solar expansion uncertain but hopeful.
A federal appeals court ruled a lawsuit can proceed against St. James Parish, Louisiana, for alleged racist land-use policies...
April 9, 2025
Climate
Climate
Trump administration terminated NASA's contract supporting staff for the U.S. National Climate Assessment, potentially crippling its development...
President Trump rescinded federal flood standards requiring climate-resilient rebuilding, raising concerns that taxpayer-funded infrastructure...
The Trump administration plans to close the Community Relations Service, a Justice Department office created in 1964 to mediate racial tensions, sparking concerns...
The USDA resumed clean energy grants but encouraged recipients to strip diversity and climate goals, raising concerns about political interference and uncertainty over funding...
The article reflects on Dr. King’s enduring legacy, urging continued resistance against systemic oppression through community building, political courage, and cultural...
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated 483 census tracts as Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZs).
April 2, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
The Trump administration is halting federal support for climate-friendly transit projects in Democratic-led states, threatening funding...
March 31, 2025
Food & Water Justice
Food & Water Justice
A $1 billion groundwater pipeline project to supply booming Central Texas cities has ignited a legal battle over aquifer rights, exposing the limits...
February 28, 2025
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
Climate disasters cost U.S. farmers over $20 billion in 2024, yet most federal aid favors large commodity producers...
March 19, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) stresses that low-carbon farming is essential for Northern Ireland’s climate goals.
The UN's World Meteorological Organization reports that the past decade was the hottest on record, with 2024 surpassing the 1.5°C warming limit.
Trump’s vow to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, some Republicans and business leaders back its clean energy tax credits...
March 17, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The Trump administration shut down EPA environmental justice offices, laying off hundreds amid broader attacks on DEI efforts.