Climate Change
Friday, September 29, 2023
Board games help players understand climate change
By Debra J. Rosenthal for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection for the Public News Service-Conversation …
Friday, September 29, 2023
Report: Illinois leads Midwest in building 'clean power' capacity
A new report ranks Illinois first among 11 Midwestern states for the amount of clean power capacity under construction, and second for new clean …
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Study: Thousands of acres of MD farmland facing saltwater intrusion
Researchers have found the amount of land affected by saltwater intrusion on the Delmarva Peninsula has dramatically increased in recent years…
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Deadline nears in CA, U.S., for climate proposals under 'green bank' initiative
Cities and nonprofits are racing to finish their applications for the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund - the deadline is October 12…
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Elected officials advocate for EPA’s clean-car standards, transition to EVs
With the United Auto Workers still on strike, elected officials argue that it's important for the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed clean-…
Thursday, September 28, 2023
UAW strike continues: Officials say EPA standards must catch up
Amid the United Auto Workers strike, some advocates argued it is time to implement clean car standards. Gary Schlack, a city council member in Allen …
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Growing veggies with a side of solar cuts emissions, boosts land access
The arrival of fall has farmers transitioning to the harvest season, but what if some gathered their crops with rows of solar panels right alongside …
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Report compares ways NY can get cleaner air, help disadvantaged communities
A new report sheds light on the effects of local air quality policies on disadvantaged communities. As New York State works to meet the challenges …
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Elected officials seek to fight climate change in underserved NY communities
Elected officials in New York and across the country are urging state and local governments to use new funding available through the Environmental Pro…
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Wanted: Younger workforce ready to learn about climate jobs
If states like Minnesota are going to meet their climate goals, experts say younger workers will need to step into the roles to make it happen - like …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Lawmakers, youth activists celebrate creation of American Climate Corps
A new federal jobs program aims to mobilize tens of thousands of young Americans to address the growing threats of climate change. The American …
Study: EVs in PA can rev up taxpayer savings, pollution reduction
Pennsylvania governments could save taxpayers millions and reduce pollution by transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles, according to findings …