Tag: Inside Climate News
EPA Officials Criticize Climate Fund Rescind Effort as Political ‘Smokescreen’
Former EPA Officials Denounce Effort to Rescind Climate Fund as Political Maneuver Former top officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are speaking out against the current leadership's attempt to reclaim billions of dollars...
US Mayors Advocate for Clean Energy Tax Credit Preservation
In a recent development that has sparked concern among mayors and local leaders across the United States, the fate of clean energy tax credits hangs in the balance. These tax credits, previously instrumental in...
Big Oil Lobbying Impacts California Climate Measures
An explosion at a refinery in Martinez, near San Francisco, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky, prompting health advisories and shelter-in-place orders in surrounding areas. The Martinez Refining Company, known for past...
New York Mayoral Candidates Showcase Green Credentials
Five Democratic candidates in the New York mayoral race gathered at a forum to discuss their green credentials and environmental initiatives, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and climate action. The event, organized by New...
Environmental Justice Staff at EPA Face Uncertain Future Amid Potential Layoffs
Environmental Justice Staff at EPA Face Uncertain Future Amid Potential Layoffs The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is at a crossroads, with employees overseeing environmental justice programs possibly facing immediate layoffs. The Trump administration is deliberating...
Trump Administration’s Climate Data Purge: Research Groups Save Information
In recent weeks, the Trump administration's swift and sweeping changes to environmental policies have sparked widespread concern and confusion across the nation. From executive orders declaring a "national energy emergency" to the removal of...
Humanitarian and Climate Aid as Flashpoint in U.S. Government Control
In Nairobi, Kenya, a groundbreaking initiative was underway this week. International humanitarian, business, and government partners gathered to discuss the Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA). This program aimed to utilize renewable energy sources,...
Warning: Norfolk Southern Rail Bridges in Western PA Need Repair
In February 2023, a catastrophic event unfolded in East Palestine, Ohio, when 38 train cars belonging to Norfolk Southern derailed, resulting in a fire and the release of thousands of gallons of hazardous vinyl...
Faulting New York State’s Renewable Energy Plan: Environmental Justice Advocates’ Concerns
In the lead up to the New York Power Authority’s vote on its draft Renewables Strategic Plan this month, environmental justice communities and clean power advocates in New York City are voicing concerns over...
The Impact of Embers on Wildfires: California and Beyond
**Unleashing the Fury: The Devastating Impact of Embers on Wildfires** When wildfires rage, it is not always the towering flames that cause the most widespread destruction. Instead, it is the seemingly innocuous embers, tiny fragments...
