WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new issue brief released [last week] from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) highlights how racist practices create inadequate housing quality for at-risk communities and what can be done to address this within building decarbonization policy. The brief was created in collaboration with the Building Energy, Equity, … [continued]
This Blog is part of NRDC’s Year-End Series Reviewing 2023 Climate & Clean Energy Developments. For more than a century, our power grids have served as the backbone of a system that has underpinned economic activity by delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industry. But the network was designed in … [continued]
For the nation’s buildings, successful implementation of the IRA is more critical than ever. This Blog is part of NRDC’s Year-End Series Reviewing 2023 Climate & Clean Energy Developments. As 2023 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the progress made to date on the Inflation … [continued]
Congress must protect and extend clean energy innovation policies to advance an equitable, prosperous, and just energy transition. Clean energy innovation remains an essential pillar of the energy transition. Clean energy innovation remains an essential pillar of the clean energy transition. In 2023, we witnessed numerous exciting developments out of … [continued]
The largest Gulf oil spill since Deepwater Horizon highlights the inherent risks of offshore drilling to coastal communities and marine ecosystems. A new large oil spill hit the Gulf of Mexico on November 16. This disaster is a stark reminder of the constant risk that offshore drilling poses to wildlife, ecosystems, and … [continued]
Keep track with COP28 pledges to UN funds that help developing countries reduce greenhouse emissions and address the impacts of climate change. Debates about funding are always a major feature of UN climate negotiations. The big injustice of the climate crisis is that the poorest and most vulnerable communities, who … [continued]
Tackling climate change will require an ambitious policy and billions in federal funding that, if done right, will create a wealth of benefits—like cleaner air, quality jobs, economic growth, stronger public health safeguards, and modernized infrastructure that better serves future generations. But in order to be successful, these benefits need … [continued]
There are plenty of climate and air quality reasons to buy an electric vehicle (EV), but is it cheaper to drive? While this is a complicated question that has befuddled car shoppers for years, in most cases, an EV will indeed be cheaper in the long run. And with automakers … [continued]
An expert process will develop technology review criteria to help build offshore wind faster while protecting ocean life. We need offshore wind, and we need to do it right. Worldwide, we are witnessing a historical transition toward a new renewable energy paradigm that offers a healthier, fossil fuel-free future. Offshore … [continued]
When the United Auto Workers (UAW) started its strike against Ford, GM, and Stellantis earlier this year, a grim storyline took shape in the press: This strike pitted President Biden’s push for a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) against his support for workers. Writing about the strike and the transition … [continued]
