Today we honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his lifetime commitment to helping to perfect our democracy and give it meaning for all our citizens. Among many of his famous quotes, Dr King said…
Success in D.C. will mean the implementation of groundbreaking energy and transportation initiatives that create healthier, cleaner, and more inclusive communities. These programs will decrease carbon emissions, improve air quality, increase access to energy efficiency programs to low-income households, and…
A recent climate assessment raised red flags about a shrinking economy. But maybe it doesn’t have to play out that way for millennials—we can start demanding with our dollars for a green, just economy.
And every extra day it lasts, the deleterious effects on our national parks, food inspections, and toxic waste cleanups grow bigger (and more difficult to stop).
Sharks are some of the most ancient and diverse species on the planet and crucial to ocean health. Today, many sharks and shark-like fish are in steep decline and the United States has a unique opportunity through the High Seas…
Climate-related risks dominated as the top global risks in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2019—for a third year in a row. The threat has become so severe that the authors of the report were compelled to state: “of…
A new disaster supplemental appropriations bill (H.R. 268) was passed by the House of Representatives this week. It included $849 million for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems,more resilient and less vulnerable to storms in the future. Typically, federal disaster…
Colorado's new governor is starting out the new year with a plan to reduce transportation carbon emissions to protect the environment and public health.
A medida que las poblaciones en crecimiento requieren más agua, se espera que los suministros de agua potable disminuyan debido al cambio climático. El reciclaje de aguas residuales presenta una buena oportunidad en un futuro incierto.
As growing populations demand more water, freshwater supplies are expected to dwindle due to climate change. Wastewater recycling presents an important opportunity in an uncertain future.
