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A Transportation Law for the 2050s, Not 1950s

Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas

The INVEST Act is a historic, visionary proposal. It breathes new life into the transportation debate and offers a real down payment on the President’s American Jobs Plan. Now is the time to move forward with this exciting bill.

If We Protect Our Ocean, It Can Protect Us

Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland

Chair Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) has reintroduced the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act, the type of visionary bill we need for this moment, recognizing that the ocean is a powerful source of solutions to the climate crisis. 

PeoriaCorps Green Infrastructure Training Increases Stipend

Expert BlogPeoria, IllinoisAlyssa Brown, Jared Knicley

This is the fourth in a series of blogs celebrating the grant projects funded through our Clean Air Act settlement with the owners of the E.D. Edwards coal-fired power plant outside Peoria, Illinois. The settlement provides for the plant to…

Proposed AIM Act Rule Had its First EPA Public Hearing

Expert BlogUnited StatesAlex Hillbrand, Christina Theodoridi

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public hearing last week on their first rule to implement the phasedown of super climate pollutants known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The takeaway: There’s strong stakeholder support for phasing out HFCs but several technical…

Sea Otters Are Climate Warriors

Expert BlogUnited StatesZak Smith

In addition to being one of the cutest animals on the planet, sea otters help maintain healthy, carbon-absorbing kelp forests and seagrass beds.

NJ Extends Utility Shutoff Moratorium Through End of Year

Expert BlogNew JerseyLarry Levine

NJ extends shutoff protection, through 2021, to millions at risk of losing water, electric, and gas service. A necessary step, while the state works to secure financial support for families that fell behind on utility bills during the COVID-19 emergency.

Biden’s American Jobs Plan Is Also a Climate Plan

Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
The $2 trillion it would invest in the country’s infrastructure and workforce will help the United States recover from the past while preparing for the future.

Five Wins for Clean Energy Innovation in Biden’s Budget

Expert BlogUnited StatesArjun Krishnaswami, Sasha Stashwick

The Biden administration’s 2022 budget released on Friday includes major funding increases for important Department of Energy programs to drive clean energy innovation, address the climate crisis, and build a strong and equitable economy. Congress should pass a government funding…