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Countries Mobilize Financing for Vietnam’s Transition to Renewable Energy

December 14, 2022 Press ReleaseInternational

A coalition of countries and the private sector announced today it will mobilize $15.5 billion of public and private finance over the next three to five years to help Vietnam shut down coal power plants, constrain natural gas power plants…

SFI Under Scrutiny for Misleading Sustainability Claims

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, CanadaAshley Jordan

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is in the hot seat—and they should be held accountable.

2022: A Banner Year for Building Decarbonization

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesLauren Urbanek

There is a lot to celebrate when it comes to improved building decarbonization policies in 2022.

We Need to Start Collaborating on Offshore Wind

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogEastCullen Howe

States, especially along the coast, can optimize the buildout of this clean energy solution in a way that minimizes costs and environmental impacts.

It Is Past Time to Upgrade Our Power Grid for New Challenges

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesTom Rutigliano

Hurricanes, severe cold spells, ice storms, and other disasters have overwhelmed power systems, shutting down power plants that depend on it. Now is the time for action.

Accelerating Toward a Zero Pollution Transportation Future

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui

This year saw historic announcements to invest and build electric vehicles and infrastructure. Now is the time to lock-in deployment and investments through standards.

An Electrifying Year for Federal Decarbonization Policies

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesStephen Walls

With progress on a variety of federal policies for building decarbonization, there are many accomplishments to reflect on this year.

EPA, Do the Right Thing on Truck Pollution

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, Missouri, Kansas City (Missouri)Patricio Portillo

If the Biden administration is going to deliver on its pledges to address climate change and environmental justice, EPA must approve the most ambitious state and federal heavy-duty vehicle standards possible.

Record Year for Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chains

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJordan Brinn

The building blocks are here, but they need to all be put together.

Lawsuit Pushes U.S. to Sanction Mexico as Vaquita Porpoise Nears Extinction

December 14, 2022 Press ReleaseUnited States, Mexico

Conservation groups sued the U.S. Department of the Interior today in federal court to force a long overdue decision to sanction Mexico for allowing illegal fishing and trade that endanger the vaquita porpoise.

Feds Say Climate is Killing Whitebark Pine Trees In Historic ESA Listing

December 14, 2022 Press ReleaseWest

Fish & Wildlife Service ESA lists iconic high elevation Whitebark Pine trees under assault due to climate change

California Can Pave the Way on Decarbonizing Cement

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaChristina Theodoridi, Jaden Kielty

Following a law enacted in 2021, all cement used in California will need to reach net zero emissions by 2045.

2022 Sees LA Make Strides on Climate Justice

December 13, 2022 Expert BlogCalifornia, Los AngelesMegan Ross, Olivia Walker

Los Angeles is ending the year with notable progress on energy justice and building decarbonization, with plans for more in 2023.

Big Win: Congress Takes Action to Protect Whales

December 13, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesRegan Nelson

Congress has enacted the most consequential legislative package for marine mammals in years.

2023: A Big Year for Curbing Power Plants’ Climate Pollution

December 13, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Doniger

With the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA and Congress’s enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, new standards to cut power plant carbon pollution are high on the priority list. So, what are we looking for?