June 24, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
A major billing system failure at ComEd has forced the shutdown of its community solar program, leaving thousands of customers in limbo.
When Hot Weather Arrives, Worker Productivity Is at Risk
Summary
Extreme heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, are significantly impacting worker productivity in the U.S. Jill Rosenthal from the Center for American Progress highlights that heat waves cause diminished cognitive performance, commuter disruptions, and increased safety risks, especially for outdoor workers. The U.S. loses about $100 billion annually due to heat-related productivity declines, with potential to double by 2030. OSHA is working on new heat hazard standards, but they won't be effective until next summer. Other countries, like China, have more stringent heat-related worker protections. Heat also affects infrastructure, causing commuting delays. Inadequate air conditioning in workplaces exacerbates these issues, making it difficult for workers to escape the heat and maintain productivity.
June 24, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Severe heat has tragically claimed the lives of 1,301 pilgrims during this year's Hajj in Mecca.
June 23, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have announced an $850 million initiative to curb methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
June 22, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
In the second part of a series, The Urbanist argues that climate advocates should align with urbanist principles to effectively combat climate change.
June 22, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association has initiated construction on its first solar power plants, marking a significant shift toward renewable energy for the rural ele
June 23, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Extreme heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, are significantly impacting worker productivity in the U.S.
June 21, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Insurance companies are grappling with the financial fallout from PFAS, or "forever chemicals," which are increasingly linked to environmental and health damages.
June 21, 2024
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
A former official from Houston’s Midtown Redevelopment Authority, Todd Edwards, along with vendors Veronica Ugorji and Kenneth Jones, faces felony charges for misappropriating $8
June 20, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
A new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute reveals that while homeownership is becoming more historically affordable in some areas, it remains out of reach for many
Climate change is exacerbating the spread of West Nile virus, with rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns creating favorable conditions for mosquito populations.
June 20, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Permitting clean energy projects in the U.S. faces significant challenges, often delaying or derailing essential developments in renewable energy.
June 17, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Montgomery County, Maryland, has introduced a fleet of zero-emissions buses in Rockville as part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
In Pennsylvania, landowners may soon be compelled to allow carbon dioxide (CO2) burial on their properties as the state advances carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives.
Farmers Who Graze Sheep Under Solar Panels Say It Improves Productivity. So Why Don’t We Do It More?
Integrating solar panels with sheep grazing is proving to be a productive synergy, enhancing agricultural and energy yields.
June 14, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Montgomery County has initiated the construction of a 7 MW microgrid project at a local bus depot.