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...
FERC Overhauls Electric Grid to Pave Way for Renewables
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved landmark rules to overhaul the U.S. electric grid, aimed at facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources and improving grid resilience against extreme weather. The new regulations require grid planners to develop long-term plans (20-year assessments) for regional transmission needs, revisited every five years, to accommodate shifts in energy production and demand. This includes significant investments in high-voltage power lines to transport renewable energy from production areas to urban centers. The rules also mandate cost-sharing among states and involve public-private partnerships to strengthen implementation. These changes are crucial for achieving President Biden's goal of decarbonizing the power sector by 2035, as the current grid capacity needs to double, with interregional transmission capacity increasing fivefold.
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.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to recoup $20 billion in Biden-era climate...
Ana Toni, Brazil's chief executive of the upcoming Cop30 summit, emphasizes that nations must integrate climate action...
March 14, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The Trump administration is reviewing and canceling environmental justice grants, putting projects aimed at clean water, disaster shelters, and renewable energy at risk.
The Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration (AVP) has launched a $142.5 million initiative to improve energy efficiency and resilience in 336 public housing communities.
March 14, 2025
Energy
Energy
With Gaza’s power infrastructure largely destroyed, solar energy has become a critical lifeline for residents.
Climate activists protested outside the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, demanding transparency and accountability from industry leaders.
After the devastating 2024 Texas Panhandle wildfires, which burned over a million acres, state officials are considering a $500 million investment...
March 13, 2025
Human Health
Human Health
U.S. metro areas are experiencing renewed population growth, primarily driven by immigration, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
March 13, 2025
Energy
Energy
Despite the Trump administration’s opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its focus on fossil fuels, renewable energy investments remain strong due to high...