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Senate’s EV Investments Will Cut Energy Bills and Pollution

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui, Luke Tonachel, Deron Lovaas

The newly released Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has strong provisions for reducing consumers’ pain at the gas pump, supporting American manufacturing and energy security, and improving public health and the climate by cutting pollution.

5 Ways New Crop Insurance Bill Advances Soil Health

Expert BlogUnited StatesLara Bryant
The COVER Act offers farmers who plant cover crops—a soil health practice with climate, water, and biodiversity benefits—a savings of $5 per acre off their crop insurance bills.

Midwest Grid Operator’s Inching Forward, Miles to Go

Expert BlogMidwestToba Pearlman

MISO's Board just approved the largest investment in transmission in the United States. These lines will bring on more clean energy and provide savings to customers. However, this is just the start.

Governor Newsom Sets Bold Clean Buildings Goals

Expert BlogCaliforniaKiki Velez, Merrian Borgeson

To make good on these goals, the California legislature and the governor need to fund equitable building decarbonization programs in the state budget decisions they’re working on.

Could Diablo Canyon be Another Lazarus Story?

Expert BlogCaliforniaRalph Cavanagh

One of my friends recently suggested that the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant was on the verge of becoming “another Lazarus.” The analogy is misplaced.

Solar Helps Keep the ACs Humming in Texas

Expert BlogTexasJohn Moore

In a month that has seen Texas sizzle under record-breaking heat, solar, and wind power have been key to helping keeping the lights on—and air conditioners humming.

Can Reconnecting Communities Repair the Breach

Expert BlogUnited StatesJohn Bailey

The negative effects of highways on communities have been well-documented. At long last, the U.S. Department of Transportation is moving to correct this injustice.

Model Reporting Ordinance for Food Waste Generators

Expert BlogUnited StatesDarby Hoover

This model makes it easier for municipalities to collect data on food waste and surplus food generation, increase awareness of the problem of food waste, and reduce disposal of food waste in landfills and incinerators.

WH Hunger Strategy Should Advance Equity, Health & Wealth

Expert BlogUnited StatesAllison Johnson, Nina Sevilla, Lena Brook

The upcoming White House conference presents a rare opportunity for the Biden administration and Congress to advance racial justice, health, environmental protection, and local prosperity.