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In Seattle, advocacy groups pitch ‘social housing’ as a climate solution

Seattle advocacy groups are promoting social housing as both an affordable housing solution and a climate strategy.

Why oil and gas companies want state oversight for carbon dioxide injection

Texas oil and gas companies are pushing for the state to gain regulatory authority—known as primacy—over carbon capture projects, which involve injecting carbon dioxide...

February 6, 2025
Human Health
Human Health
Abandoned in the Middle of Clinical Trials, Because of a Trump Order

A Trump administration executive order freezing all foreign aid has led to the abrupt shutdown of U.S.A.I.D.-funded clinical trials worldwide, leaving thousands of participants...

E.P.A. Workers Who Assist Heavily Polluted Communities Are Put on Leave

The Trump administration has placed 168 Environmental Protection Agency employees on administrative leave, a move widely seen as the first step in shutting down the agency’s...

“This is Houston, too”: Overlooked community civic clubs fight for equity, change

Community leaders in historically Black and brown neighborhoods of Houston are calling for greater government attention to long-standing issues such as infrastructure neglect...

The scramble to save critical climate data from Trump’s war on DEI

The Trump administration has swiftly removed key environmental justice and climate data from government websites, including the Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool...

Exxon is quietly planning a new $8.6 billion plastics plant in Texas

Exxon has applied for tax subsidies to build an $8.6 billion plastics plant in Point Comfort, Texas, raising concerns among environmentalists and local residents.

EPA lifts spending freeze on some environmental funding

The Environmental Protection Agency has partially lifted a spending freeze that had halted funding for environmental programs under the bipartisan infrastructure law...

Mid-Atlantic States Prepare for More Billion-Dollar Disasters as Trump Considers Cutting Emergency Funding

Experts from government, academia, and activism gathered in Philadelphia to discuss climate disaster preparedness as the Trump administration considers cutting FEMA funding.

Canary in a Coal Mine’: Data Scientists Restore a Climate Justice Tool Taken Down by Trump

The Trump administration has removed the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST), a key resource used to identify disadvantaged communities for environmental justice..

January 31, 2025
Education
Education
Trump wants more drilling, but the oil market is already saturated

Despite Donald Trump’s push to expand offshore drilling, oil companies are unlikely to act on new leases in the Gulf of Mexico due to an already over saturated market.

As EPA considers cancer links to nitrates in drinking water, industry downplays the risks

The EPA is reassessing the health risks of nitrates in drinking water, with growing concerns that exposure could increase cancer risk.

Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs

President Trump’s temporary freeze on federal grants and loans created widespread uncertainty for environmental and climate programs before being rescinded.

Power companies pressure Trump EPA to roll back rules on toxic coal ash

A coalition of U.S. power companies is urging the Trump administration to weaken coal ash regulations, arguing that cleanup requirements are overly burdensome.

January 29, 2025
Education
Education
Black Producers Have Farmed Sustainably in Kansas for Generations

Black farmers in Nicodemus, Kansas, have practiced sustainable agriculture for generations, using climate-smart methods long before they became widely recognized.

4 issues to watch as Texas looks to shake up energy sector

The Texas Legislature is set to debate key energy issues, including renewable energy regulations, orphaned oil wells, methane emissions, and expanding the Texas Energy Fund.

The ‘Blackest City in America’ Is the Embodiment of Environmental Injustice

Jackson, Mississippi, a city with a predominantly Black population, has become a symbol of environmental injustice due to its failing water infrastructure. Years of government

Environmental Justice, Climate Justice, and Energy Justice—What Do They Mean?

This explainer distinguishes between environmental justice, climate justice, and energy justice, highlighting their interconnectedness in addressing systemic inequities.

Inside a New Plan to Bring Electricity to 300 Million in Africa

The World Bank, African Development Bank, and other lenders have pledged $35 billion to expand electricity access in Africa, focusing on solar minigrids and grid extensions.

California Just Debunked a Big Myth About Renewable Energy

A new study reveals that California provided 100% of its electricity demand with renewable energy for up to 10 hours on 98 of 116 days last year, demonstrating the reliability of

Kinder Morgan to Start Working on a 216-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline in Katy

Kinder Morgan announced plans for the $1.7 billion Trident Intrastate Pipeline, a 216-mile project connecting Katy to Port Arthur. Once operational in early 2027, the pipeline

Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada?

Environmental activists Patrick Donnelly and Naomi Fraga are opposing a proposed lithium-mining project near Nevada’s Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, fearing it will harm

Community Solar Still a Bright Spot Amid Trump Turmoil

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

White House Budget Office Narrows Scope of Executive Order Restricting IRA Funds

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

Trump Kicks Off Potentially Messy Fight Over Biden’s Infrastructure Money

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

January 21, 2025
Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar

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

Trump Unravels US Climate Agenda as He Promises to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

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,”

Global Economy Could Shrink 50% Between 2070 and 2090 From Climate Shocks, Say Actuaries

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,

Wildfire smoke is always toxic. LA’s is even worse.

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

Without enough utility power, California EV truck depots try microgrids

California's electric truck depots are increasingly adopting microgrids powered by solar, batteries, and gas generators to address utility grid delays. Prologis’ Denker Avenue