Politics
Webinar Recap: Federal Climate Action’s Impact on States
After four years of environmental rollbacks and inaction on climate change, the tides have turned on Capitol Hill. Since Biden took office in January, we’ve seen a slew of climate initiatives and introduced policies, including an early Executive Order on...
Big Shifts Finally Shaking Up Big Oil
‘Big Oil’ is a term often used to describe the largest publicly traded oil and gas companies in the world. These corporations also happen to be some of the most significant heat trapping gas emitters, lobbyists against climate action, and...
Carbon Pricing at the State Level: A “Helpful Adjunct?”
This article was co-authored by Naomi Shimberg and Jacob Miller, as contributing writers for Climate XChange. It’s based on the latest episode of Pricing Nature, a new podcast on carbon pricing and climate policy from the Center for Business and...
Now That the Climate Commitment Act Has Passed, What Does That Mean For the Future of Cap-and-Invest in the United States?
Right after Earth Day 2021, the Washington State House of Representatives passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA passed the House by a margin of 54-43 late Friday afternoon on April 23rd, and then passed the Senate 27-22...
Two Years Later, Legislators Reintroduce Green New Deal Bills
More than two years ago, on a chilly February day, two of the nation’s most progressive lawmakers made headlines after introducing a resolution calling for a Green New Deal. This resolution — now a household name — laid out a...
Resource Colonialism: Land-Grabbing and Pollution in Indigenous Nations Located Within Arizona
Arizona is home to over 21 tribes, though it is important to note that there are many Indigenous communities who are still not legally recognized by the United States, so it is possible that there are more than 21 tribes...
More Than Half Of Nebraskans Guaranteed To Receive Clean Electricity By 2050 Thanks To Advocacy Around State’s Public Utilities
Wind energy capacity across the United States has been expanding rapidly for years, especially in Nebraska. From 2017 to 2018, the nation averaged an eight percent increase in wind energy capacity, but according to a report from the American Wind...
Secretary Haaland’s Unique Position to Lead Interior
On March 15, 2021, Representative Debra Haaland was confirmed for Secretary of the Interior in a historic vote. After a lengthy confirmation process the Senate voted in favor of her confirmation by a margin of 51-40. Senate Democrats voted unanimously...
The Youth-Led Fight for Climate Justice in Maine
In the face of historically exclusive spaces and performative actions, Maine youth are using their voices to flip the script through an unwavering focus on climate justice. The politics and demographics of Maine are indicative of a challenge faced by...