January 23, 2025
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Despite federal policy shifts under the Trump administration favoring fossil fuels, community solar remains a growing success in the U.S. The model allows ratepayers to access sol
The EV Shift Could Prevent Millions of Childhood Asthma Attacks
Summary
A transition to zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) could significantly improve the lives of millions of children growing up near highways in the U.S., according to a study by the American Lung Association. The study, released on February 21, reveals that widespread adoption of EVs could prevent nearly 3 million asthma attacks, hundreds of infant deaths, and millions of respiratory ailments. Children, more vulnerable to air pollution, would benefit the most. Approximately 27 million children live in areas with high air pollution levels, affecting their health from the womb and throughout their lives. The study emphasizes the urgency of transitioning to cleaner vehicles, especially trucks, and calls for clear-cut emission standards and incentives to promote EV adoption, addressing both climate change and public health concerns.
January 22, 2025
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo clarifying that President Trump’s executive order to pause Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
January 21, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
President Trump issued an executive order halting disbursements from two major Biden-era laws: the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act
President Trump signed executive orders prioritizing fossil fuels while rolling back renewable energy efforts. These orders aim to expand oil and gas production, halt funding for
January 20, 2025
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders reversing key climate policies from the Biden administration. He declared a “national energy emergency,”
January 18, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
A report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) warns that the global economy could lose 50% of its GDP between 2070 and 2090 due to climate shocks like fires, flooding,
January 17, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
Los Angeles wildfires have ravaged 40,000 acres and destroyed 12,000 structures since January 7, exposing residents to uniquely hazardous smoke. Unlike typical wildfires, these
January 17, 2025
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
California's electric truck depots are increasingly adopting microgrids powered by solar, batteries, and gas generators to address utility grid delays. Prologis’ Denker Avenue
A study in *Environmental Science & Technology* shows prioritizing the closure of coal-fired power plants in environmental justice communities could prevent up to 136 premature
January 17, 2025
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Residents of Shiloh, Alabama, a majority-Black community, are seeking federal accountability for years of severe flooding linked to a highway expansion by the Alabama Department
January 17, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
The American Conservation Coalition (ACC), a conservative climate organization, aims to influence Donald Trump’s second term with an "America-first climate strategy" focused on
January 15, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
President Biden’s American Climate Corps, aimed at creating green jobs to combat climate change, is shutting down ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Launched in 2023 with a
January 15, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a second term, state-level climate initiatives are poised to counteract federal rollbacks. States like California, bolstered by the U.
January 14, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
The Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, not to be confused with the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, is expanding its efforts to
January 10, 2025
Climate Change
Climate Change
New York City has implemented congestion pricing, making it the first U.S. city to adopt this policy, which charges vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The plan aims to