2 Build Political Will·8 Sustainable Cities As Colleges Go Green, the IRA Is Here to Help Colleges can get help improving energy efficiency and building renewables. October 23, 2024
2 Build Political Will·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·Link The Future of Clean Manufacturing according to the DOE’s Industrial Demonstrations Program With $6 billion in funding, the IDP is the third-largest program funded by OCED, which manages a portfolio of about $26 billion from the BIL and IRA. August 12, 2024
1 Act Now·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·Link Permitting Bill Is a Fossil Fuel Wolf in Clean Energy Clothing Joe Manchin strikes again. July 23, 2024
1 Act Now·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·Link NRDC: D.C. Circuit Keeps Power Plant Rules Moving This order is a big blow to the industry arguments – and a win for the climate. July 19, 2024
8 Sustainable Cities·Link Colorado takes a giant stride toward clean and healthy buildings "the state’s Public Utility Commission approved the investment of $440 million dollars, mostly in energy efficiency and electrification" June 13, 2024
2 Build Political Will·Link New NRDC Analysis: Gov Shapiro’s Energy Plan is a Winner The plan is excellent, but the bill to enact it has not yet been passed, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly is split between parties. June 4, 2024
5 Sustainable Transportation A $1.5 billion Zero-Emissions Future for U.S. Freight The funding is mostly going towards trucks and their related facilities. May 30, 2024
4 Renewable Energy·Link Solar Power 101 NRDC provides an overview of solar power, and its benefits. May 24, 2024
6 Agricultural Practices (Goodbye?) Farm Bill Guardrails for Climate "agriculture makes up 11 percent of the U.S. greenhouse gas footprint" May 16, 2024
3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·9 Restore Our Environment New Rule Ups Big Oil’s Financial Responsibility for Offshore Clean-up The more companies are on the hook for clean-up costs, the more incentivized they are to limit the mess. April 24, 2024
3 Cop29: five critical issues still left hanging after an underwhelming UN climate summit in Azerbaijan November 25, 2024
5 Oil giants blocked a treaty to curb plastic pollution, but countries will try again December 2, 2024