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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.

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.

Sustainable FERC 2022: The Good, the Promising, and the Unfortunately Predictable

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogUnited StatesJohn Moore

FERC and regional grids made important strides this year making markets fairer for clean energy and the electricity system more resilient and secure.

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.