Tag: Climate change initiatives
States’ Power to Address Climate Change Without Federal Support: Study
More than 100 New Yorkers decided to take action for the environment on Earth Day by joining environmental organizations at City Hall steps in Manhattan, New York on April 22, 2025. They were rallying...
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of Environmental Grant Funding by Trump Administration
A federal judge on Monday announced that he would make the Trump administration return $176 million in funding to 13 nonprofit groups and six municipalities across the country. This decision, made by Judge Richard...
Green Shipping Targets and Fees Agreed Upon by Governments
Governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have agreed on a set of annual emissions reduction targets for 2028 to 2035 along with financial penalties for failing to meet them. So, after a week...
Climate Summit Calls for Action: COP30 President’s Urgent Message
In a world where the urgency of climate action is more pressing than ever, Brazil's COP30 presidency has issued a clarion call for a shift in global climate diplomacy. President-designate André Aranha Corrêa Do...
New York’s $75 Billion Climate Superfund Explained
New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Initiative UnveiledIn the aftermath of the devastating floods that struck New York in September 2024, the state found itself grappling with the harsh reality of the escalating climate...
Trump’s Attempt to Dismantle Republican-Backed Green Banks
Environmental Protection Agency Head Accuses Biden Administration of Green Bank FraudIn a recent video posted on social media, former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin, who now leads the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), made a startling...
Broad Support for Conservation and Climate Action in the West
The latest "Conservation in the West Poll" by Colorado College reveals a significant shift in public sentiment towards conservation over oil and gas development in the Western United States. With oil and gas production...
Chicago and Illinois Stay Committed to Climate Goals Amid Federal Funding Threats
Chicago and Illinois Press Forward with Climate Goals Despite Federal Funding UncertaintyChicago has long been a pioneer in the fight against climate change, making significant strides in reducing emissions and embracing renewable energy sources....
Trump’s Opposition to Biden’s Environmental Justice Initiatives Sparks Legal Battles
Trump's Opposition to Biden's Environmental Justice Initiatives Sparks Legal BattlesIn a bold move that has sent shockwaves through environmental circles, President Donald Trump wasted no time in dismantling key environmental justice initiatives put in...
Understanding the American Climate Corps and its Impact: A Comprehensive Overview
Understanding the American Climate Corps and its Impact: A Comprehensive OverviewIn the heart of California, Giorgio Zampaglione found solace in his daily commute through the lush northern forests last summer. The dappled light filtering...
