Supreme Court Restricts Ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Plants
In 2021, climate action made major strides in the United States as President Biden released executive orders, Congress passed a major infrastructure law, and federal... Read more.
United States: Climate Progress Indicators
Little change in preponderance of fossil fuel usage as compared to renewables between 2020 and first few months of 2021; for the first two months of 2022, energy... Read more.
The U.S. Has Several Strong Youth Climate Organizations
Across the world, youth are mobilizing for climate action by demanding their leaders do better to secure their futures, and the United States is no exception. Compared... Read more.
The United States is the World’s Largest Producer of Natural Gas and Largest Exporter of Liquified Natural Gas
The United States is central to the natural gas industry worldwide. The country has been the world’s largest producer of natural gas since taking over the title... Read more.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Makes for Difficult Energy System Choices for the United States
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has already profoundly altered the world, with significant implications for the globe’s ability to transition to clean energy and... Read more.
United States: Climate Progress Report
HIGHLIGHTS – Clean Versus Fossil Energy Consumption (Monthly) – Carbon Dioxide Emission from Energy Consumption (Annually) – Wildfire Year-to-Date... Read more.
Climate Justice in the United States
HIGHLIGHTS Lack of access to disaster preparedness and relief programs Coastal relocation programs that can either exacerbate risk and create inequalities, or, when... Read more.
The United States: The 2021 Climate Year in Review
HIGHLIGHTS Rejoined the Paris Agreement A New NDC Pledge to the Paris Agreement to Reduce Emissions by 50-52% by 2030 and reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Established... Read more.