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Uranium Mining Protections Needed Across the West

August 22, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesGeoffrey H. Fettus

The Biden administration needs to protect communities and water supplies across the West from the dangers of uranium mining.

The Environmental Justice Movement

August 22, 2023 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalRenee Skelton, Vernice Miller, Courtney Lindwall

Environmental justice is an important part of the struggle to improve and maintain a clean and healthful environment, especially for communities of color who have been forced to live, work, and play closest to sources of pollution.

Breathing Easy: Truckers’ Health and the Rise of Zero-Emission Trucks

August 18, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaGuillermo A. Ortiz

Truck drivers face a hidden health crisis due to diesel exhaust emissions. Zero-emission trucks can safeguard drivers’ well-being while bringing positive changes to the industry and the planet.

IRA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: A Game-Changing Finance Program

August 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent, Jessica Russo

EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is set to catalyze billions in clean energy projects across the US, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities

The Role of Inert Anodes in Aluminum Decarbonization

August 10, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesIan Wells, Sophia Ahmed

Inert anodes can play a key role in eliminating emissions from primary aluminum production.

How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

August 8, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Here are some high-impact ways to reduce your personal use of oil and gas and gain a little energy independence.

The Energy-Efficient Home Makeover

August 8, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesJenny Shalant

No demolition required. A few small tweaks to each room could dramatically shrink your carbon footprint.

What Do “Better” Batteries Look Like?

August 7, 2023 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalJeff Turrentine

They’re not only stronger and longer-lasting. To fuel the clean energy economy, they also need to be sustainable.

How You Can Stop Global Warming

August 7, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

Healing the planet starts in your garage, in your kitchen, and at your dining room table.

DOE Must Use Its Industrial Demonstrations Program Strategically

August 4, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesIan Wells, Christina Theodoridi

The U.S. Department of Energy should focus the program’s spending on bold projects.

Offshore Drilling: A Threat to Public Health

August 3, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland

Fossil fuels are a dirty business. New studies illuminate the public health threat posed by the oil and gas industry.

A Farm Bill Worth Fighting For

August 2, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, Washington, D.C.Allison Johnson, Valerie Baron, Matthew Kaplan

We need a good Farm Bill – that advances climate, health, and worker protections – not one that turns back the clock.

Mapping Urban Heat Islands Is Helping These Neighborhoods Adapt

August 1, 2023 DispatchRaleigh, North Carolina, United StatesCourtney Lindwall

The Urban Heat Island mapping campaign is the largest national effort of its kind to identify why one section of a city can feel so different from another on any given summer day.

The IRA Turns One: An Update on Buildings-Related Programs

July 31, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Lauren Urbanek

The past year has been a busy one as federal agencies have begun the early stages of rolling out Inflation Reduction Act funds.

Resources Committee Democrats Take a Stand Against Offshore Drilling

July 31, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesValerie Cleland

The House Energy and Minerals subcommittee tackles the dirty issue of offshore drilling. Fisherman and tribal member Justin Solet speaks to the real community impacts in Louisana from the fossil fuel industry and the need for renewable energy.