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Weakening Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost You More Money

Expert BlogUnited StatesKathy Harris
In his first action as Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, Sean Duffy signed an order to “immediately initiate a rulemaking to rescind or replace all existing CAFE standards.” The press release then goes on to cherry-pick data to support untrue…

A Costly Dissonance: Putting America Last in Climate Resilience

Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalYamide Dagnet, Dr. Adelle Thomas

Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and disregard of climate adaptation at a time of escalating disasters have immediate and long-term consequences for Americans and the rest of the world.

Solar and Wind Thrive During Frigid Blast

Expert BlogUnited StatesChristy Walsh

While the Trump administration was busy trying to prop up fossil fuels this week, it looks like wind, solar, and battery power are keeping the lights on—and affordable—as demand for electricity surged.

Trump Spits into the Wind

Expert BlogUnited StatesNathanael Greene

The president's roadblocks on the wind industry threatens thousands of jobs and billions in clean energy investments.

California Climate & Energy Update

Expert BlogCaliforniaMerrian Borgeson, Yahya Yaziji

California is making strides in reducing emissions while the economy continues to grow. 

Opposition to GSNR

Expert BlogCaliforniaRita Vaughan Frost

Nearly 50,000 people, elected officials, and over 185 organizations call on California to reject GSNR's wood pellet production and export project.

Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy

ExplainerOhio, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, IowaShelia Hu

Gutting it wouldn’t just jeopardize our climate goals but also the growing workforce in the heartland and beyond.