Expert Blogs

Congress should address the real affordability crisis—not waste time turning decade-old clean car standards into a political boogeyman. 

The law standardizes food date labeling and helps prevent food waste across the state.

Guess who’s paying?

A new appeal aims to block an industrial-scale wood pellet plant poised to harm air quality, forests, and wildlife.

The state legislature leads the way with new health and environmental bills.

California is re-evaluating how to more equitably reduce the catastrophic wildfire risk that’s driving up electricity bills and insurance premiums.

AB 2447, the Nitrogen Pollution Reduction Act, would require the state to protect clean water for people and ecosystems by reducing excess nitrogen from irrigated agriculture.

The hundreds of millions of dollars that gas utilities plan to spend to replace gas pipelines could instead go toward helping customers transition to clean energy—all while cutting bills.

We need action, not just talk: Address compatibility issues now to avoid costly operational hiccups later.

Getting all the lead service lines out is complicated, but it is worth it and necessary for the viability of its future.

The planned reopening of a nuclear reactor in Iowa highlights the challenges around meeting rapid electricity demand growth without falling back on dirty fossil fuels.

Residents of the communities surrounding warehouses that use dangerous chemicals to kill pests are standing up to demand transparency and protection from the toxic fumes.

The WestTEC 10-year study reveals the actionable transmission report that’s critical for a resilient western grid.

Communities are rallying during this week’s Make Polluters Pay Week of Action.

SB26-065, the SEED Act, would reduce the number one source of neonic pesticide pollution in the state by eliminating unnecessary seed coatings.

It’s time to modernize the antiquated water pricing system and create one that factors in resilience, capital improvements, and efficiency.

The CRGA Act is a win for accelerating our transition to a clean energy future, expanding jobs, protecting consumers from volatile price spikes, and investing in Illinois residents.

Approving the 11 proposals to strengthen California’s MPA network will help fight biodiversity loss and build resilience. 

As risks of disasters rise, so do insurance prices.  

The California legislature passed a package of climate action bills as the Trump administration backslides on federal commitments.