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The American Jobs Plan: A Home Run for Public Transportation

March 31, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas

The American Jobs Plan delivers a bold vision for our country, addressing the challenges of our past and making a bold investment in our future while creating millions of good jobs.

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

March 31, 2021 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

March 31, 2021 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…

Biden DOE Takes Steps to Reverse Harmful Energy Efficiency Standards Process Changes

March 31, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today began unraveling the Trump administration’s harmful and illegal changes to the process for establishing national energy efficiency standards for America’s appliances and equipment, which will avoid significant harm to consumers and the environment.

The Fed Has All the Authority Needed for Climate Action

March 31, 2021 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

Biden’s Bold Pledge to Build a Better Society for All

March 31, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Joe Biden is set to discuss efforts to implement a bold agenda to get our nation back on track in Pittsburgh today.

American Jobs Plan Would Catalyze Clean Energy Innovation

March 31, 2021 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…

How—and Where—to Speak Out for Climate Action

March 31, 2021 How-ToUnited StatesJenny Shalant

By taking a stand at town halls and in public hearings and by submitting public comments, you can play a part in the policy-making process.

Our Water Infrastructure: Time to “Build Back Better”

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogIllinoisAngela Guyadeen

We have an opportunity right now to generate momentum for bold drinking water policies across the nation.

Climate Action: All Eyes on India and Net-Zero by 2050

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal, Sameer Kwatra

A groundbreaking analysis finds a pathway for India to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Opportunities to Strengthen AC Efficiency Labels in India

March 30, 2021 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

March 30, 2021 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

March 30, 2021 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.

Deflect, Distract, & Ignore: P&G’s Greenwashing Continues

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogCanadaShelley Vinyard

How P&G’s latest announcement ignores investor concerns and furthers the myth of Canadian forestry’s sustainability

Climate and Reform in Focus: Interior's Oil and Gas Forum

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesJosh Axelrod, Valerie Cleland, Lauren Kubiak

Secretary Haaland kicked off the Department of Interior's review of oil and gas leasing with this admonition: “Now is the time for all of us to have a frank conversation about the future of our shared resources. The pause in…