Clean Energy Drives Economic Opportunity for the Middle Class ReportOctober 24, 2024 Clean Energy Drives Economic Opportunity for the Middle Class The clean energy sector leads job growth compared with the overall economy and directly contributes to lowering costs for Americans. Oct 24, 2024 Lucero Marquez, Jamie Friedman, Jasia Smith
Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change PodcastApril 25, 2024 Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet. Apr 25, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage. Aug 9, 2023
Climate Organizer Shares How Inflation Reduction Act Addresses Environmental Justice Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Climate Organizer Shares How Inflation Reduction Act Addresses Environmental Justice A climate organizer in the Southwest discusses how low-income and environmental justice communities benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act. Aug 9, 2023
Op-Ed: I’m Optimistic About the Government’s Agenda for the First Time in Decades In the NewsJune 28, 2023 Op-Ed: I’m Optimistic About the Government’s Agenda for the First Time in Decades Southwest Detroit resident and activist Raquel Garcia describes how environmental concerns in her community have been ignored by the government. But the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing environmental justice gives her hope that progress is finally happening. Jun 28, 2023 The 'Gander Raquel Garcia
Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country In the NewsJune 20, 2023 Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country Pennsylvania resident Kelly Forest explains how transitioning to clean energy can save on costs for everyday Americans. Americans now have even more opportunities to cut their energy bills by taking advantage of tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act. Jun 20, 2023 The Keystone Kelly Forest
Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology In the NewsApril 26, 2023 Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology Alisha Vasquez describes how economic barriers make it harder for lower-to-middle-income Americans to take advantage of solar tax credits. But since the Inflation Reduction Act increased solar installation tax credits and created programs to increase equity in clean energy, families such as Vasquez’s were able to install solar. Apr 26, 2023 Arizona Daily Star Alisha Vasquez
Earth Day Special: Dr. Leah Stokes on President Biden’s Big Climate Wins PodcastApril 20, 2023 Earth Day Special: Dr. Leah Stokes on President Biden’s Big Climate Wins This week on “The Tent,” Dr. Leah Stokes joins Daniella for a special Earth Day episode that unpacks how the Inflation Reduction Act's investments can help in the fight against climate change. Apr 20, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice ArticleApril 13, 2023 By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is plugging orphaned oil and gas wells—boosting job creation, reducing pollution, and improving public health. Apr 13, 2023
Government can actually work, just ask Maysville In the NewsApril 3, 2023 Government can actually work, just ask Maysville Maysville, North Carolina, Town Manager Schumata Brown writes about how PFAS contamination has affected his rural community for years. With funding from the infrastructure law, the Biden administration is delivering much-needed funding for water infrastructure to rural communities. Apr 3, 2023 the New Bern Sun Journal Schumata Brown
Rep. Wendy E.N Thomas: Infrastructure Bill will help mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ In the NewsDecember 29, 2022 Rep. Wendy E.N Thomas: Infrastructure Bill will help mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ In an op-ed, New Hampshire state Rep. Wendy E.N. Thomas (D) describes how contaminated drinking water contributed to deteriorating public health in her community. Thomas explains how federal grants from the Biden administration’s infrastructure policies are delivering long-awaited relief to affected communities. Dec 29, 2022 the New Hampshire Union Leader Wendy E.N. Thomas
Milwaukee Mother Is Grateful for Federal Action To Address Lead Poisoning In Her Community Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 Milwaukee Mother Is Grateful for Federal Action To Address Lead Poisoning In Her Community A woman whose young son contracted lead poisoning sees her community benefit from lead removal funds in the bipartisan infrastructure law. Dec 12, 2022
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