Greg Casto
How states can respond to the latest IPCC Report on Reducing Emissions
Key Takeaways Greenhouse gas emissions are still increasing, and they must stop soon Low-emissions technology is getting more affordable We can’t afford any more fossil fuel infrastructure Some of the carbon in our atmosphere needs to go Policies need to be thoughtfully designed and effectively...
What Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Appointment Could Mean for Climate Policy and the EPA
Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nomination to the country’s highest court. Jackson will be the first Black female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and take the place of retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. Since Jackson was...
SCPN Spotlight: Mathy Stanislaus on Energy Storage and a Circular Economy
All across the country, members of our State Climate Policy Network (SCPN) are fighting to make an impact on climate change in their communities. We have individuals in our Network from all 50 states, each experiencing climate change differently in...
In a Climate Emergency, Pennsylvania City Wants to Stop Burning Your Trash
Waste management in the United States, particularly through incineration, is a major environmental justice concern. A global economic model of overconsumption has resulted in social and environmental emergencies, one of which is properly disposing of waste products. In the context of...
SCPN Spotlight: Abbie Corse on Centering Land, People, and Lived Experience in Agriculture
All across the country, members of our State Climate Policy Network (SCPN) are fighting to make an impact on climate change in their communities. We have individuals in our Network from all 50 states, each experiencing climate change differently in...
Webinar Recap: How State Governments Can Help Communities Invest in Climate Resilience
It isn’t news that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is key to mitigating the disastrous effects of climate change. Policies and mechanisms that help achieve reduction goals to limit warming as much as possible can leave out the topic of how...
Two Municipalities in New Hampshire are the First to Join Community Power Program
We often take for granted the complex systems that deliver electricity to our homes and businesses. While turning on a light may take only the simple action of flipping a switch, communities across the country are choosing better ways to...