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The Global Plastics Treaty: It’s Time to Clean Up Our Mess

ExplainerInternational, United StatesSusan Cosier
Negotiations are underway to finally slow this endless stream of plastic waste into our environment, food, and bodies.
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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.

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Ceiling Fans as an Energy Efficient Cooling Solution

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra, Prima Madan, Charlotte Steiner
For more than 1 billion people, ceiling fans are the primary way to keep cool during hot Indian summers, particularly in rural or low-income areas where affordability is a significant factor. While only about 6-8% of households have air conditioners, over…

NYC City Council Saves Community Composting

Expert BlogNew York CityEric A. Goldstein

Reinvigorating this organics waste strategy will curb methane emissions, advance neighborhood revitalization, and protect environmental health.

Colorado Legislative Roundup: 2024

Expert BlogColoradoAlana Miller

This legislative session, Colorado once again solidified its place as a climate leader by taking on new and innovative approaches to reduce emissions and protect the environment.

Weaker Building Codes in North Carolina's Future.

Expert BlogNorth CarolinaRob Moore
North Carolina already has some of the weakest building codes in the nation when it comes to protecting people from hazards and disasters, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Division of Building Sciences. But the state’s legislature is determined…

Accurate Flood Maps are Essential for Climate Adaptation

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore
FEMA received three recommendations from an advisory panel that would greatly improve the reliability of its flood maps and put an end to the practice of fill and build – if the recommendations are implemented.

Let's Keep Thriving Communities Thriving

Expert BlogUnited StatesJohn Bailey

USDOT's Thriving Communities Program continues to provide critical tools and resources to communities across the country, and yet its funding is in jeopardy.

EPA Announces GGRF Awards

Expert BlogUnited StatesAdam Kent
The GGRF will direct long-overdue funding to projects that reduce pollution, lower energy costs for families across the United States, and create good-quality jobs – all while catalyzing an unprecedented wave of private sector investment.