Environmental Justice
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Deadline nears in CA, U.S., for climate proposals under 'green bank' initiative
Cities and nonprofits are racing to finish their applications for the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund - the deadline is October 12…
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Report compares ways NY can get cleaner air, help disadvantaged communities
A new report sheds light on the effects of local air quality policies on disadvantaged communities. As New York State works to meet the challenges …
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Elected officials seek to fight climate change in underserved NY communities
Elected officials in New York and across the country are urging state and local governments to use new funding available through the Environmental Pro…
Monday, September 25, 2023
Lawmakers, youth activists celebrate creation of American Climate Corps
A new federal jobs program aims to mobilize tens of thousands of young Americans to address the growing threats of climate change. The American …
Study: EVs in PA can rev up taxpayer savings, pollution reduction
Pennsylvania governments could save taxpayers millions and reduce pollution by transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles, according to findings …
Maine Researchers Help Develop Climate Change-Resilient Power Grids
Researchers at the University of Maine are working to develop a more resilient electric power grid to withstand the growing number of climate change-r…
WI Mayor Offers Glimpse into Cities Phasing in Clean-Energy Projects
New polling suggests most Americans support nationwide efforts to boost renewable energy capacity under the threat of climate change, and a local …
MN Part of Nationwide Burst of Clean-Energy Jobs
Federal data show much of the U.S. is seeing job growth for the clean energy sector, and Minnesota is no exception, as new regional numbers confirm …
Comments About EPA's Proposed Blast-Furnace Rules Extended to Sept. 29
Emission standards for blast furnaces such as some iron and steel mills in Missouri have not been updated in years. The Environmental Protection …
More Time to Comment on EPA Blast Furnace Rules
Emission standards for blast furnaces such as the iron and steel mills in Pennsylvania haven't been updated in years. The Environmental Protection …
Tonight: Great Lakes Documentary Premieres in Traverse City
They're calling it an "adventure conservation documentary," and the film has its first showing tonight in Traverse City. "Troubled Water" chronicles …
Upcoming Youth Climate Summit to Focus on Solutions, Hope
A 2021 survey published in The Lancet showed almost half of U.S. youth ages 16 to 25 feel "heightened worry" about climate change. Sponsors of …