Climate Change
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
'Share the Pennies' weatherization program tackles climate solutions, reduces cost
By Ashli Blow for Tennessee Lookout.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Tennessee News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publ…
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Public less enthusiastic about renewables, but advocates still see path
New polling shows most Americans still favor non-fossil fuel energy sources, but support for certain renewables is not quite as strong these days and …
Monday, July 1, 2024
Changing climate contributes to record Iowa tornado season
Weather researchers at Iowa State University say a shifting climate and warmer ocean temperatures are partially responsible for a record number of tor…
Monday, July 1, 2024
Can e-bikes become a carbon reduction force?
Tomorrow Minnesota will reopen online applications for electric bike rebates. Environmental advocates are closely watching consumer demand for …
Monday, July 1, 2024
ID poll: Clean energy production, preserving nature compatible goals
A new poll shows Idahoans support the development of more clean energy in the state. In February, 500 likely Idaho voters were surveyed. Jillian …
Monday, July 1, 2024
‘All-Electric Buildings’ law part of NY building code update
New York's Building Code Council is set to include the All-Electric Buildings Act in its 2025 code update. The 2023 law bans natural gas and other …
Coalition forms to support restoration of OR Climate Protection Program
A diverse coalition of groups in Oregon is advocating for the restoration of the Climate Protection Program as the state works to reestablish it…
Portland turns down noise from gas-powered leaf blowers with phaseout
By Hannah Wallace for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Networ…
For World Ocean Month, calls to cut emissions, pollution from shipping
June is World Ocean Month and groups fighting climate change are asking President Joe Biden to act to clean up emissions and pollution from the shippi…
ND isn't known for EV chargers but statewide network takes next step
Electric-vehicle owners in North Dakota have long called for more action to boost the state's charging station network. There continues to be mixed …
Tech-based carbon-capture projects making headway in local governments
By Ysabelle Kempe for SmartCitiesDive.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…
Report: Air quality worsens in NYC environmental-justice areas
A new report finds New York City environmental-justice communities face worsening air quality. It's part of the Community Heat and Air Mapping …