Climate Change
Thursday, September 19, 2024
MI included in landmark EPA climate investment
Michigan's most vulnerable communities are receiving federal funding to fight the devastating effects of climate change. It's part of the $27 billion …
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Report: WA's cap-and-invest program could add 45,000 jobs, $9 billion
Washington's clean energy law could bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to the state, according to a new report. Greenline Insights' …
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Columbia U. climate research 'biased' by fossil fuel funding
A new report contends fossil fuel funding has biased Columbia University's climate research. The report, by two Columbia students, shows the …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Experts: Wildfire management funding should include community response
This month, the federal government announced funding for next year's wildfire management, totaling $236 million and experts hope threatened …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
EV charging stations coming to NW Arkansas
The Ozark Regional Transit Authority will use a $14.9 million federal grant to build electric vehicle charging stations around northwest Arkansas…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Tri-State to lower customer energy costs by $400 million over 20 years
Colorado's second-largest electricity provider, the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, projects new federal clean energy funding will …
Monday, September 16, 2024
As climate change ramps up, energy efficiency helps OR schools save money
Oregon students are back in the classroom, but their classrooms might not be as energy efficient or climate resilient as they should be. As the …
Monday, September 16, 2024
WI program serves up fresh produce, with a side of climate benefits
Access to nutritious food can be hard to come by for underserved populations. A Wisconsin program that relies on contributions from locally based …
Monday, September 16, 2024
VA sees more school districts shift to clean buses
Virginia kids are heading back to school in a more environmentally friendly way. School districts and counties statewide are making the switch to …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Clamming for workers: ME boosts aquaculture training programs
The University of Maine is helping to train the next generation of skilled aquaculture workers. Designs for a new $10 million Sustainable …
Monday, September 16, 2024
How livestock farming fuels climate change
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…
Van Hollen introduces federal 'climate superfund' legislation
New federal legislation would make polluters pay for the costs of climate change mitigation. On Thursday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced …