Climate Change/Air Quality
Friday, May 26, 2023
ParkScore Rankings Name Washington D.C. Nation’s Best
The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has published its annual ParkScore rankings, and some area cities are high on the list. Washington, D.C.…
Friday, May 26, 2023
SCOTUS Lands Gut Punch to EPA Wetland Protections
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is shaking up the environmental community in Illinois and across the country. The high court ruled 5-4 on Thursday …
Friday, May 26, 2023
Texas Heatwaves are Coming; New Toolkit Available to Docs
Extreme heat kills about 700 people in the United States each year, but a new toolkit and weather alerts can protect folks in Texas and beyond…
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Trade Justice Advocates Call for Climate Peace Clause in U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks
Next week, trade negotiations resume in Sweden between the U.S. and the European Union, and advocates are urging all parties to sign a "Climate Peace …
Thursday, May 25, 2023
BLM Seeks Coloradans' Input on New Public-Lands Rule Aiming for Balance
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is holding a public hearing today in Denver on its new rule, which aims to put conservation, protection of …
Thursday, May 25, 2023
With Emerging Incentives, Clean Energy No Longer a VIP Club
Clean-energy products, such as electric vehicles or home heat pump systems, might seem out of reach for a lot of people. But with federal incentives …
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
AZ Leaders Urge Strong Standards to Cut Climate Pollution from Power Plants
Arizona leaders gathered Tuesday in support of the Biden administration's proposed plans to cut climate pollution from fossil-fuel power plants to tac…
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
In WV, Community Solar Gains Popularity Amid Rising Utility Bills
Amid rising energy costs and inflation, energy advocates said they have seen a jump in interest in community solar. Luanne McGovern, legislative …
'Climate Grief' Motivates Young Mainers to Take Action
The magnitude of climate change can feel overwhelming, creating a sense of so-called "climate grief" for some, but young climate activists say they …
Coalition Turns to CO Voters to Phase Out Fracking Permits
A coalition of grassroots groups is turning to Colorado voters in an effort to phase out all new oil and gas leases by 2030. Kate Christensen - an …
New EPA Standards Seen as Attack on Coal-Fired Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to cut pollution from power plants not already set to retire by 90% by 2030 is the most ambitious in ov…
New Report: Impact for PA to Join Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A new report analyzed the potential impact of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Pennsylvania emissions, power generation, revenue, and jobs…