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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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Outdated Building Codes are Costly and Dangerous

Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber, Joel Scata
Strong building codes save lives and money. FEMA made millions of dollars available to update outdated codes—but states are not taking full advantage of this opportunity.

PJM’s Capacity Auction: The Real Story

Expert BlogPennsylvaniaClaire Lang-Ree, Tom Rutigliano

Fossil fuel un-reliability and PJM’s failure to speedily connect new clean resources to the grid are to blame for the 2025/26 auction price spike.

FEMA Goes Into Hurricane Season Low on Funds – For 2nd Straight Year

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore, Anna Weber
For the second year in a row, the Disaster Relief Fund is precariously low because Congress has failed to furnish it with adequate appropriations. Without funding, FEMA cannot afford to manage long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts and respond to new…

Breathing in Harm: The Toll of Freight Pollution in California

Expert BlogLos Angeles, Long Beach, CaliforniaGuillermo A. Ortiz

Diesel trucks, making up just 6 percent of vehicles in California, are responsible for a disproportionate amount of harmful emissions, severely impacting communities near freight routes like those in the Inland Empire.

U.S. Is Now a Global Leader in Attracting EV Investments

Expert BlogUnited StatesJordan Brinn, Dr. Simon Mui

Since President Biden took office, investments in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing in the United States have skyrocketed to $312 billion, more than any other country.

Road Testing Electric Mobility in Rural India

Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra, Charlotte Steiner
Owning a two-wheeler in villages is not just for transportation, it is a symbol of independence, providing economic freedom and improved access to markets and small businesses.  As India strives to meet transportation needs in rural areas, there is a…

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…

New Pipes Equal Safer Family

Expert BlogDenver, ColoradoSam Gilchrist

I just had my lead service line replaced, and I couldn’t be happier.