When the residents of Gainesville, Florida, head to the polls, they won’t just be voting for their favorite presidential candidate — they’ll also be deciding on the future of their municipal electric utility. By John Farrell and Maria McCoy The Institute for Local Self-Reliance For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell […]
Here we go again! It’s definitely spooky season, so get your candy bowls, carve your pumpkins, pull the costumes out. And if your state is open for early voting, get out and vote! By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN This week’s must read: To Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z (The Laurel Outlook) I love seeing […]
It’s no secret that people and communities across the world are feeling the negative impacts of the climate crises caused by fossil fuels. The good news is: the tide is turning fast. By Mallika Singhal 350.org Renewable sources like solar power and wind energy are now cheaper, safer and more wide-spread than ever before. However, we still need to […]
The International Energy Agency’s flagship annual report, the World Energy Outlook (WEO), is a widely recognized energy analysis that explores key trends in energy supply and demand. One year since governments around the world pledged to transition away from fossil fuels at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, the WEO lays bare how much work […]
Welcome to DeBriefed, an essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. By Ayesha Tandon Carbon Brief DEMAND SURGING: The International Energy Agency (IEA) published its annual World Energy Outlook report – a “comprehensive” summary of global energy trends – the New York Times reported. The outlet said, over the next decade, the world will […]
President Joe Biden – perhaps the greatest climate, clean energy and environment President in the history of the United States – spoke today at both the United Nations and at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum. Watch his remarks (or read the transcript, which we’ll post as soon as it becomes available). And if you’re serious […]
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, […]
Hello from Montana! Okay, mountain west friends, don’t get too excited. I’m just driving through, helping my younger son take his car to school and seeing some sights along the way, for example, the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Devil’s Tower! Today we make the trek across Big Sky Country en route […]
When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, he called it the “largest investment ever” to fight climate change. He also said it would lead to the creation of well-paying union jobs to help “reduce emissions across every sector of our economy.” These jobs are also known as “clean energy jobs,” […]
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It’s Heat Wave August, with heat advisories today covering about 150 million of us in the U.S. Easily my least favorite month of the year anyway—with the exception of the very last day, which is my dear sister’s birthday—it’s only getting worse thanks to climate change. It’s no wonder Congress adjourns for the month! By Chelsea […]
This week’s guest on the EcoRight Speaks climate podcast is ecologist Dr. Michael Curran, who owns and operates Abnova Ecological Solutions. By Chelsea Henderson EcoRight News/ RepublicEN A Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) and Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), Dr. Curran received both the top M.S. and top Ph.D. Student Award in the country by the American […]
In CCL’s virtual lobbying last November, our primary ask was for members of Congress to cosponsor the BIG WIRES Act. Many Congressional offices responded by asking detailed questions about the bill. Questions like, ‘How much will it impact utility costs?’; ‘How much will it reduce climate pollution?’; and ‘How will it impact our specific region?’. By […]
Our CEO Helen Clarkson opened Climate Week NYC with a speech on how together We Can. We Will., counter climate challenges. Hello everyone, and welcome to Climate Week NYC 2023. It’s an honour to stand here today at the start of what will be an incredibly important few months of climate discussions. I’m thrilled to welcome […]
With just days to go until Climate Week NYC begins on September 18, Climate Group is proud to announce author and activist Jane Fonda and IPCC chair Jim Skea among the latest speakers set to share their insights on climate action at the Opening Ceremony and The Hub Live. See More of our coverage of Climate Week HERE Jane Fonda is an […]