EDF Supports Release of USACE Proposed Rule
New York Lawmakers Poised to Dramatically Cut Plastic Packaging Waste
Written by Ali Simpson
New Yorkers are drowning in single-use plastic. But a bill in the New York state legislature would dramatically reduce plastic pollution—and as a bonus, climate pollution.
Time for Australian policymakers to catch up on methane reporting
New Oil and Gas Permits Denied in Colorado
Written by Austyn Gaffney
When one mom realized the neighborhood fracking pad was making her child sick, she took action. Read how she helped pass a law that is now being used to deny permits for wells near Colorado neighborhoods.
What Climate-related Financial Risk Means for Communities: Part 3 – Community Banking
Climate change-driven events—like heat waves, droughts, floods, and fires—cause damage to communities’ and individuals’ health and safety. But these events also threaten the financial well-being of communities across the U.S. through their impact on markets and local economies. These risks are increasingly visible in the housing and mortgage markets. In this three-part series, we’ll be […]
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New Analysis Reveals Electric Vehicles Can Save Coloradans Up to $21,500 Compared to Gas-Powered Cars Over Ten Years
New Analysis Reveals Electric Vehicles Can Save Ohioans Up to $22,300 Compared to Gas-Powered Cars Over Ten Years
New Research on Climate Change and Maternal Mental Health Highlights Mothers’ Need for Support
Written by Elizabeth Bechard
A study published in January highlights the increasingly important intersection between climate change and maternal mental health. It’s yet another indication that in a changing climate, support for new mothers and other childbearing parents will be needed more than ever.
Incentives to Cut Methane Pollution Work
Written by Celerah Hewes
The Methane Emissions Reduction Program will place a commonsense fee on methane waste from oil and gas operators who don’t meet federal standards. This new program is essential to the success of EPA’s recently finalized methane protections.
EPA and DOE Announce $1 Billion in Congressional Funds to Reduce Methane Emissions
Five reasons why mandatory flood disclosure in Florida would be a big win for realtors
By: Rachel Rhode, Manager, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds and Eve Cooke, Fellow, Climate Resilient Coasts and Watersheds Buying a home is often one of the biggest financial decisions individuals and families will ever make. More than one-third of Florida properties are at risk of severe flooding in the next 30 years, and despite these […]
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La Gran Influencia de las Acciones Valientes en la Historia Afroamericana
Written by Stephanie Reese
A lo largo de la historia Afroamericana, la acción colectiva y el activismo público han sido fundamentales para desafiar las injusticias y provocar transformación social. Debemos continuar con el legado de quienes nos precedieron y continuar la lucha por una sociedad justa y equitativa.
The Critical Influence of Courageous Actions in Black History
Written by Stephanie Reese
Throughout Black history, collective action and public advocacy have been pivotal in challenging injustices and sparking societal change. We must carry forward the legacy of those who have come before us by continuing the fight for a just and equitable society.
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order on Wetlands and Natural and Working Lands
The Power of Moms: This Mother-Daughter Duo Shut Down the Urban Oil Well Sickening Their Community
Written by Tanzina Vega
Monic Uriate and her daughter, Nalleli Cobo, have been an unlikely environmental justice team since 2010, the year Cobo first got sick from living near an active oil well. Read how they used grassroots advocacy and storytelling to get the neighborhood well shut down.
EPA and DOE Announce $1 Billion in Funding for Methane Mitigation
EPA final fee rule brings in additional resources for TSCA
Moms’ Climate Summit Charts a Path to Cleaner Air for All
Written by Emily Pickett
Moms Clean Air Force’s inaugural Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young People’s Health convening, featuring Administrator Michael Regan, White House Council of Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, and Chelsea Clinton, provided a platform for crucial conversations about children’s health in a warming climate.