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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.

CA Clean Buildings Progress Report: 2022

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogCaliforniaKiki Velez, Merrian Borgeson

California’s progress offers a roadmap for transitioning to healthy, clean, and efficient buildings. What's next for the decarbonization leader?

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

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.

The Hard Work of Industrial Decarbonization Begins Now

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesSasha Stashwick

This year marked an inflection point in tackling the challenge of industrial decarbonization, with policymakers at multiple levels finally moving to adopt the policies we need.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How Do States Distribute Federal Clean Water Grant Funds?

December 13, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesBecky Hammer

States take a wide variety of approaches to deciding which communities should have access to funds that support needed wastewater and stormwater infrastructure upgrades.

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.

FDA’s Antibiotic Stewardship Plan Is Failing

December 13, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesDavid Wallinga, MD

A just-released FDA report shows that the agency’s approach to addressing the U.S livestock sector’s high-intensity use of medically important antibiotics is failing.

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.

How to Maximize IRA’s Investments in Farmers and Agriculture

December 13, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesLara Bryant, Arohi Sharma, Dr. Daniel Rath, Claire O'Connor, Matthew Kaplan

President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) makes a historic $20 billion investment in agricultural conservation programs.

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?