Search

Viewing 4576 - 4590 of 21837

The Fed Has All the Authority Needed for Climate Action

Expert BlogUnited StatesSarah Dougherty
Recent letters and statements from Senator Toomey could not be further off the mark about the Fed and climate change: studying climate risk and acting on it are clearly a part of the Fed’s congressionally- given powers and requirements

The Promise of Climate Resilience and Biden’s Jobs Plan

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore
President Biden is unveiling his American Jobs Plan today, laying out a much-anticipated and bold vision for creating jobs, addressing inequity and inequality, and setting in motion one of the biggest single investments in the nation’s infrastructure of all time…

American Jobs Plan Would Catalyze Clean Energy Innovation

Expert BlogUnited StatesArjun Krishnaswami
The Biden-Harris administration’s infrastructure plan released today would accelerate climate innovation and bring the benefits of research & development, technology commercialization, and manufacturing to more communities across the country. The plan would lay a foundation for an economy that works…

Biden Proposes Big Investments in Water: It’s About Time

Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson
Biden's infrastructure plan would replace millions of lead pipes and invest billions to protect our tap water and water sources. It would be a game-changer—protecting health, investing in equity, and creating millions of living wage jobs.

Holding Mexico Accountable for Vaquita Extinction

Expert BlogMexicoZak Smith
Mexico has a choice. It can save the vaquita by enforcing its laws and regulations or it can let the vaquita go extinct. It has already shown that it is inclined to choose extinction. The United States and others, like…

Opportunities to Strengthen AC Efficiency Labels in India

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra
In a rapidly warming world, climate friendly air conditioner are vital to providing essential cooling, while keeping greenhouse gas emissions and energy use low. However, a large number of ACs and refrigerators sold in the Indian market may not be…

How to Make Two Vital Tax Incentives Even Better

Expert BlogUnited StatesRoger Baneman
Renewable energy tax credits and tax-exempt municipal bonds would be even more effective if their benefits were also available as direct cash grants.

Pittsburgh Poised to Thrive on Biden’s Plan

Expert BlogPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMitchell Bernard
An equitable recovery powered by climate action means millions of well-paying jobs—with the Steel City, and other places like it, at the center of it all.