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July 23, 2024

Environmental & Social Justice

Biden Budget Seeks Major Spending Hikes on Climate
President Biden’s opening bid on the 2022 budget makes good on his promise to use a “whole of government” approach to address climate change.
Connecticut Town Wants More Diversity in Sustainability Initiative
The town of West Hartford, Conn., is struggling to bring diverse voices to its new all-volunteer Sustainability Advisory Group.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Clean Energy
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes a 10-year extension of the ITC for solar and storage, a new Grid Deployment Authority at DOE.
Report Finds Virginia State Agencies Lagging on Environmental Justice
Implementing Virginia’s ambitious environmental justice goals could cost the state millions of dollars, according to a new report.
Diversity Panels Focus on Action and Impact in Clean Tech Programs
Speakers at two recent panels on diversity, equity and inclusion in renewable energy and clean tech discussed the progress those industries have made.
Global Energy Transition Needs Speed, Worker Safeguards
Speed and fairness must be watchwords of the global energy transition, said experts gathered in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference.
Carbon Tax Bill Gains Supporters in Wash.
A proposed Washington carbon emissions tax drew support from environmentalists, activists for low-income residents, communities of color.
Mass. Bill Taps Tax Refunds for Climate-vulnerable Countries
Massachusetts could be the first state to allow residents to donate their tax refunds to help developing nations build resilient communities.
Calif. Worries High Rates Could Hurt Climate Efforts
California’s energy policy leaders came together to weigh the potential impact of the state’s sharply rising electricity rates on its electrification goals.
NY Climate Officials Keep Decarbonization Equity in Mind
New York’s policy makers are hearing from a wide range of organizations and communities insisting on a just and thoughtful transition to cleaner energy.

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