Cargo Ships, Climate Change & The Solutions That Can Lead To Cleaner Shipping.
Over 3 million people worked in clean energy jobs according to the 2021 U.S. Energy & Employment Report, which uses data from 2020.
Energy
International, International Cooperation, News, Paris Agreement
COP26: Issues and Expected Storylines
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from October 31 through November 12, 2021. The Paris Agreement (2015) is a non-binding international agreement that commits countries to work together to limit …
Energy, Issue Areas
Electric Car and Truck Charging, Explained
What are some charging and equity considerations? Low-income communities and communities of color disproportionately feel the impacts of vehicle pollution and can benefit the most from the clean air and cost-saving benefits of electric cars and trucks. Yet, as more …
Politics and Policy
The Technocratic Approach to Climate Change, Explained
The scope of the climate crisis and the growing impacts from a warming world are drawing together an increasingly diverse set of people working to address this existential threat. The experts, advocates, and groups within this widening community approach climate …
Politics and Policy
Climate Change, Racism, Patriarchy, and Policy: Climate Justice, Explained
When people talk about the pressing need for climate policy to address the systemic problems of racism, poverty, and sexism, it can make the tall order of climate action feel even further out of reach, tasking us with solving the …
International Cooperation
US Commitment Under Paris Agreement: the NDC Explained
What is an NDC? A Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC, is a set of targets, measures and policies for reducing a country’s greenhouse gas emissions and addressing its climate impacts. In the lead-up to the Paris UN climate talks …
Maryland Voters Support Action on Climate and Transportation
A survey of 553 registered Maryland voters finds strong support for policies to improve transportation and address climate change in the state.
South Carolinians Struggling With Utility Bills and Want Help
A survey of 532 registered South Carolina voters on energy burden and support for expanding clean energy in the state.
Seven in 10 Voters Support Transportation and Climate Initiative “As Part of the Recovery From the Pandemic”
A survey of 3,818 registered voters across TCI jurisdictions on support for their state participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative.
Energy, Issue Areas
Electric Cars and the Power Grid
Electric car (EV) sales are predicted to surge in 2021 as China and the European Union tighten emissions standards and calls for all-electric auto markets emerge in the U.S. In September 2020, California announced plans to phase out the sale …
Majority of Americans Would Change Where They Shop to Support Cleaner Ships
A survey of 1,936 U.S. voters on support for cleaner shipping practices and stronger pollution limits for business and industry.
Hot News Past Editions
Hot News was a daily newsletter summarizing the most important climate and energy news of the day, delivering an unmatched aggregation of timely, relevant reporting. It also provides original reporting and commentary on climate denial and pro-polluter activity that would …
Voters Support Transition to 100% Clean Economy
A survey of 2,047 registered U.S. voters on support for transitioning to clean energy and away from natural gas and other fossil fuels.
Voters of Faith Support Fighting Climate Change
A survey of 1,884 registered U.S. voters on support for climate policy and motivations for addressing climate change among different faith traditions.
Most U.S. Voters Support Climate Action and Want Climate Questions During the Presidential Debates
A survey of 1,517 registered U.S. voters for Climate Week on the role of climate change in the 2020 election.
80% of Pennsylvanians Support Cutting Carbon Dioxide Pollution from Power Plants in Pennsylvania
A survey of 659 registered Pennsylvania voters on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and its impact on air quality and the state’s economy.
National Poll Shows Broad Support for Water Solutions
A survey of 1,984 registered U.S. voters on support for stimulus funding for water programs and concerns about water pollution, as well as opinions on a United States-China partnership on clean energy and climate change.
Energy, News, Science
Planet Of The Humans: One Moore Rebuttal To Widely Debunked Anti-Renewables Documentary
The recent documentary “Planet of the Humans,” produced by Michael Moore, has generated an incredible number of fact checks and debunkings. Scientists, journalists, activists, energy experts, and even another documentary filmmaker have published debunkings (see below for links to over …
Voters Say Listen to the Experts on Coronavirus Response
A survey of 1,917 registered U.S. voters on the novel coronavirus and support for state and federal response.
Voters in Arizona Support Climate Action
A survey of 539 registered Arizona voters on support for renewable energy and experiences with climate change and its impacts.