NOAA cuts put coastal communities at risk
I helped restore wetlands that protect the Gulf Coast while my colleagues tracked hurricanes, but now we’re out of work.
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Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Existing national standards are projected to reduce overall national energy consumption by 10% between 2025 and 2035.
Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy
A lot of climate and sustainability progress is underway in the private sector.
Coral reef restoration has cost $250 million, but reefs are worth 1,000 times that
The healthy reefs in the Florida Keys alone yield $6.3 billion in revenue every year.
FEMA funding important for expanding infrastructure needs
The need for water infrastructure and resilience projects will only increase alongside Florida's rapid growth.
Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost
Solar and wind have grown rapidly due to their falling costs and environmental benefits, but tend to take up a ...
Playing politics with disaster recovery
FEMA has abruptly clawed back almost $300 million already awarded to Florida to battle floods, hurricanes and rising tides.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.
Trump has canceled environmental justice grants. Here’s what communities are losing
The cuts are part of his administration’s drive to eliminate DEI programs.
America has a responsibility to be a leader in fighting climate change
Reducing greenhouse gases, protecting forests and wetlands, and funding adaptation are moral obligations.