Climate Change
Friday, September 20, 2024
Solar power drives change in Ohio’s disadvantaged areas
Ohio's most vulnerable communities are set to benefit from more than $312 million in federal funding aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting envi…
Friday, September 20, 2024
Report finds poor working conditions in Texas clean energy industry
A new study showed as Texas has emerged as a national leader in wind turbine and solar energy installations, clean energy workers often face …
Friday, September 20, 2024
New OSHA rule aims to protect Florida workers from deadly heat
A new federal proposal to protect workers from extreme heat is being hailed as a potential lifesaver by labor advocates, even as Florida faces …
Friday, September 20, 2024
ME boosts land conservation projects as climate change alters terrain
Maine officials are stepping up land conservation projects as climate change continues to alter the state's terrain. New funding from the Land for …
Friday, September 20, 2024
Dozens of CA events this weekend honor Latino Conservation Week
Latino Conservation Week is in full swing, with 330 events across the U.S. and 90 in California alone. The 11th annual event runs through Sunday…
Friday, September 20, 2024
Proposed OSHA heat rule could affect Virginia workers
Labor advocates in Virginia are urging the public to weigh in on new federal protections to safeguard workers from the dangers of extreme heat…
Friday, September 20, 2024
Feds ask WY to recalculate cost of proposed West Fork Dam
A federal agency is requiring Wyoming to update cost estimates for a large proposed dam in Carbon County, which has been under feasibility studies …
Friday, September 20, 2024
Utility regulators deny NV Energy rate change for northern NV customers
Nevada leaders and community groups are pleased with this week's decision by state utility regulators to reject NV Energy's request to raise its basic…
Friday, September 20, 2024
PA hydropower turbine plant uses IRA funding to boost jobs
In Pennsylvania, some former coal communities are transitioning into clean energy hubs with funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. Pennsylvania …
Friday, September 20, 2024
Duke Energy's proposed rate hike, profits under fire
Duke Energy is facing criticism over its proposed rate hikes of up to 16%, while delaying the retirement of its coal-fired power plants in Indiana…
Thursday, September 19, 2024
MI included in landmark EPA climate investment
Michigan's most vulnerable communities are receiving federal funding to fight the devastating effects of climate change. It's part of the $27 billion …
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Report: WA's cap-and-invest program could add 45,000 jobs, $9 billion
Washington's clean energy law could bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to the state, according to a new report. Greenline Insights' …