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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

New research suggests that allowing rainforests to regrow naturally could store significant carbon while restoring biodiversity. The study, published in *Nature*, estimates that 8

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., if given influence over health policy under a Trump administration, could advance certain bipartisan health reforms. His ideas, such as capping drug prices,

Hurricanes not only cause physical destruction but also fuel disease outbreaks, as shown in recent studies on post-storm health impacts in the U.S. and Caribbean. Floodwaters from

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has launched its Liberty Solar project near Houston, Texas, with operations beginning on October 31, 2024. Located in Liberty Cou

San Francisco’s Proposition K, set for a vote on November 5, seeks to close a 2-mile section of the Great Highway to cars, converting it into a park and recreation area. Supporter

The Biden-Harris administration has allocated $15.3 million to American Climate Corps projects in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing gre

Footprint Project, a New Orleans-based nonprofit, is using solar-powered microgrids to replace traditional gas and diesel generators in disaster relief, aiming to cut emissions an

Florida’s escalating home insurance crisis, compounded by repeated hurricanes, has left many residents contemplating leaving the state. With average premiums topping $10,000 annua

The Biden-Harris administration has allocated over $7.4 million to Texas ports under the EPA’s Clean Ports Program, part of a $3 billion national investment targeting zero-emissio

Bobbi Jo Chavarria, the newly appointed acting director of Sierra Club California, faces the challenge of uniting a divided membership amid pressing environmental issues. While

In this op-ed, Richard Moore critiques the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, introduced by Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso, arguing that it threatens environmental just

An Investigate Midwest analysis reveals that many U.S. meatpacking plants disproportionately pollute low-income, predominantly non-white communities. In Postville, Iowa, Agri Star

A new United Nations Environment Programme report warns that global efforts to reduce emissions remain insufficient to meet the targets set by the Paris Agreement. Global greenhou

Earthworks urges the EPA to deny a license for Texas GulfLink, a proposed large-scale offshore oil export terminal in Texas that could increase U.S. oil exports by one million

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are emerging as pivotal leaders in climate justice, according to a new report by the United Negro College Fund titled *The HBC

Con Edison and First Student have launched a demonstration project in Brooklyn to support electric school bus infrastructure, marking a significant shift from diesel to renewable

The third annual Justice Week by the U.S. Department of Energy emphasized concrete steps to ensure that clean energy initiatives equitably benefit all communities

Grist highlights the economic benefits businesses can gain by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, which attract customers during charging periods, increasing sales

The ADM-operated carbon sequestration facility in Decatur, Illinois—America’s first commercial site of its kind—has reported two leaks, sparking public concerns over safety and tr

This article explores the challenges faced by vulnerable communities who cannot afford to evacuate during hurricanes, as exemplified by the experiences of residents affected by Hu

A global study conducted by the University of Nottingham found that while many people, including those in climate-vulnerable regions, recognize social and economic injustices rela

Two UN committees have found Finland in violation of Sámi rights by granting mineral exploration permits in Sámi homelands without proper consent or impact assessments. The Sámi p

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is under scrutiny due to audit findings and allegations of suppressing information about toxic contamination on a property designated for low

A World Resources Institute (WRI) report reveals that 25% of global crops are grown in areas facing significant water stress or unreliability, threatening food security.