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Climate Change and State-Level Health Impacts

October 3, 2019 Issue BriefUnited States, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, WashingtonJuanita Constible

Climate change threatens our health. Here’s what states can do to protect us from the impacts.

Pennsylvania Moves to Join RGGI in Fight Against Climate Change

October 3, 2019 Press ReleasePennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf today directed the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a pathway for Pennsylvania to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) – a multi-state effort designed to cut carbon pollution from power plants across the…

Want a Healthy Planet? Put Energy Efficiency to Work!

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesLara Ettenson, Lauren Urbanek

Celebrate Efficiency, Congress: Pass Tax Incentives

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesLauren Urbanek

Energy Efficiency Day in IL: Celebrating EE in CEJA

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, IllinoisLaura Goldberg

Up in Smoke: Oregon Wildfires Cost Billions in Health Harms

October 2, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, OregonJuanita Constible, Dr. Vijay Limaye

New research sheds light on the health costs of climate change.

New Mexico Has a Methane Cloud Visible by Satellite. It Also Has Bold Climate Plans.

October 2, 2019 DispatchNew MexicoTim Vanderpool

As greenhouse gasses fill the sky, a progressive governor and worried residents take on oil and gas—the state’s most powerful industry.

Trump’s Interior Leaves Threatened Species Unprotected

October 1, 2019 Expert BlogLucas Rhoads

Energy Efficiency Tips for Climate-Concerned Youth

October 1, 2019 Expert BlogInternationalEmily Deanne

There are many easy energy-saving steps we all can take to lower our carbon footprints and help reduce the amount of carbon pollution.

Eastern States’ Clean Transportation Plan Takes Shape

October 1, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesBruce Ho

A coalition of 12 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C. is proposing a bold plan to slash pollution from the region’s cars and trucks.

As the Amazon Burns, Jaguars Burn With It

October 1, 2019 DispatchBrazilJason Bittel

How Brazil’s blazes are devastating for these big cats—and for so, so, so much more.

Senators Must Ask FERC Choice Key Questions

October 1, 2019 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Donald Trump said he would nominate James Danly to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Stewardship of Wetlands and Soils Has Climate Benefits

September 30, 2019 Expert BlogUnited StatesMelanie Sturm

Wetlands and agricultural soils, when managed well, are carbon sinks that can help mitigate climate change and boost other ecosystem services.

The Bomb Train Derailment That Sparked a Resistance in the Columbia River Gorge

September 30, 2019 DispatchOregon, CanadaLora Shinn

The fossil fuel industry maintains a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest thanks to its international export activity. But ever since a dangerous rail accident in 2016, local residents have served as a fierce check on its growth.

Energy Efficiency: The Planet’s Superhero

September 30, 2019 Expert BlogInternationalLara Ettenson

The fourth annual Energy Efficiency Day planned Wednesday reminds us energy efficiency is the cheapest, fastest answer to fighting climate problems.