February 28, 2025
Environmental Racism
Environmental Racism
Yale Climate Connections’ bookshelf for February begins with a title that beautifully captures the mission of climate activism during Black History Month
Houston Storm Reveals Texas’ Vulnerabilities
Summary
The recent severe storm in Houston has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in Texas' infrastructure and emergency response systems. The storm caused widespread flooding, power outages, and damage to homes and businesses, underscoring the state's lack of preparedness for extreme weather events. The article points to inadequate drainage systems, outdated power grids, and insufficient emergency services as key areas needing improvement. It also discusses the economic impact of the storm, with substantial insurance claims and financial losses for residents and businesses. The need for robust climate adaptation measures, including updated infrastructure and comprehensive emergency plans, is emphasized to mitigate future risks and enhance resilience against similar disasters.
Following President Donald Trump’s day-one Executive Orders, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced 31 actions to deregulate the agency.
March 11, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
According to the National Resources Defense Council, states on the East and West coasts are doing a better job than the rest of the country in cutting emissions...
March 10, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
The U.S. Treasury Department has formally pulled out of the International Climate Loss and Damage Fund.
March 10, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
Space is becoming more littered. That’s the headline coming from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Two members of Congress are working together to end a popular tax incentive. Reps. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) announced efforts to repeal 45Q.
March 10, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
Women and girls are more likely to suffer the health consequences of environmental issues like floods, droughts, and air pollution, but they are largely underrepresented...
March 7th marked the 60th anniversary of the infamous civil rights march that would later be named “Bloody Sunday”.
March 7, 2025
Education
Education
Dismantling of Education Department puts future of trillions of dollars in student loans in question
As President Donald Trump prepares to order the dismantling of the Department of Education, the financial arm of the agency – which makes loans directly to borrowers...
March 7, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recalled dozens of environmental justice staffers who were previously placed on administrative leave under the Trump...
March 7, 2025
Environmental
Environmental
The Trump administration has dismantled the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) authority over the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)...
March 6, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
A recent cancer rate assessment has identified a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River in Texas, including the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site...
Rising energy demand, fueled by artificial intelligence, data centers, and electrification, has intensified debates over the future of U.S. energy policy.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could establish the country’s first independent nuclear waste storage facility in West Texas, despite strong opposition from state
March 5, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The U.S. State Department has ended its global air quality monitoring program, which used sensors at over 80 embassies and consulates to track pollution levels in countries...