Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:56:40 +0000
With the release of the 2024 Democratic platform is a great opportunity to more finely determine how the Democratic party is considering climate action compared to other agenda items.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:31:57 +0000
Recently, I published a seven-part series on the Trump/Biden matchup, focusing on climate-relevant actions in Trump and Biden Administrations, and the campaign rhetoric and promises in 2024. Of course, Biden dropped out as the series was closing out and Harris became the candidate. Further muddying the waters, Tim Walz was … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:05:17 +0000
As a vital part of the Harris administration, Tim Walz will be instrumental in moving America’s clean energy program forward.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:35:44 +0000
On Wednesday, July 31, the UAW International Executive Board voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States. A press release describes her “proven track record of standing with the UAW and delivering major gains for the working class.” That support means Harris has one of the nation’s … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:10:27 +0000
Recently, I was looking for EV content on Threads (the better version of Twitter) and found an interesting post by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, discussing the importance of competing with China in the EV space. I want to briefly go through what he shared, but then discuss something far more … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:50:23 +0000
History will be made in the US on November 5, 2024. That’s the day when the country will choose between fossil fuels and renewables.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:05:31 +0000
She’s no longer relegated to appearances at rubber chicken luncheons. Or the designee for a difficult issue like southern border immigration — without possessing any teeth to enact substantive change. Now, as the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for President, US Vice President Kamala Harris will have a much more important … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:55:21 +0000
Four years ago, things looked bleak for federal action in the industrial sector. Biden and Harris’ current plan is light on specific climate action for industry as well. The committed Kigali Amendment and Paris Accord ratifications will have flow-down impacts of course. There are research dollars for low-carbon concrete and … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Paul Fosse| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:59:38 +0000
As a lifelong libertarian leaning Republican (never much of a Trump fan), I hope I can bring a different perspective to the election than my fellow writers from the other side of the aisle. Carolyn recently penned this look at Trump’s VP pick JD Vance. Most of the time, the … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:09:46 +0000
In the global fight against climate change, land use policies have emerged as a pivotal factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can significantly cut emissions from transportation by reducing the need for long commutes. Forestry management and sustainable agricultural … [continued]
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