Activists from 40 countries gathered in Oaxaca, Mexico, for the Global Meeting for Climate and Life, or "anti-COP," as an alternative to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Frustrated with
‘Part of the solution’: National Academies grant allows Rice to build the next generation of STEM leaders in environmental justice
Rice University's EcoStudio and R-STEM program received a $500,000 grant from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to expand its environmental justice education for Houston high school students. The new Houston Environmental Action Learning (HEAL) initiative will engage 120 students and 24 teachers over two years through campus-based programs and community projects. Students will address pressing issues like pollution, hazardous waste, and water quality while learning advocacy and research skills. Teachers will be trained in environmental justice pedagogy to integrate these themes into classrooms. The program emphasizes collaboration across STEM, arts, and humanities to inspire equitable solutions to environmental challenges, with a focus on underserved schools.
At COP29, the Biden administration announced plans to triple U.S. nuclear power capacity by 2050, aiming to add 200 gigawatts through large reactors and smaller modular facilities
Rice University's EcoStudio and R-STEM program received a $500,000 grant from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to expand its environmental justice edu
Betsy McCaughey outlines a five-point health policy agenda for President-elect Donald Trump. Key items include promoting healthy eating to combat chronic diseases, addressing inef
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, nations face challenges in meeting the $1 trillion annual climate finance needed for low-income countries to address climate change. Donald Trump’s
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 0.8% in 2024, reaching 41.2 billion tons, according to the Global Carbon Project. This increase exacerba
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Lee Zeldin, former Republican congressman from New York, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Known for his loyalty
Federal hydrogen hubs funded under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aim to decarbonize heavy industries, but communities near proposed sites criticize the Department of Ener
Orphan oil and gas wells, often abandoned without a responsible owner, pose environmental and health risks, particularly in communities historically impacted by fossil fuel produc
As COP29 highlights the need for climate finance, experts emphasize a shift toward evidence-based metrics to maximize the impact of climate funding. A recent Environmental Defense
Key utility commission elections in Arizona, Montana, and Louisiana saw Republican victories, which could influence each state's approach to clean energy. In Arizona, a Republican
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, faces major challenges with the recent U.S. election of Donald Trump and global economic strain. Key issues include setting a new climate aid goal, as d
Despite Donald Trump’s plans to re-exit the Paris Climate Accord, the renewable energy movement appears resilient. Wind and solar power, now the cheapest energy sources worldwide,
In the recent U.S. elections, voters in five states passed significant environmental ballot initiatives, allocating billions for climate resilience and conservation. Minnesota vot
A recent analysis reveals that emissions from private jet travel rose 50% from 2019 to 2023, driven by increased use of jets for short trips, some under 50 kilometers. Tracking