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The US recently has been averaging $20 billion in oil company subsidies
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The US recently has been averaging $20 billion in oil company subsidies

The fossil fuel industry knew about the effects of CO2 on the planet as early as 1977 when their scientists sounded the alarm, 11 years before it became public. This hasn’t prevented oil companies from increasing production and profiting heavily from the world’s reliance on and addiction to oil, nor has governments globally subsidized the...

Many Native American Communities Have Been Forced to Live on Land that is Vulnerable to the Effects of Climate Change in the US
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Many Native American Communities Have Been Forced to Live on Land that is Vulnerable to the Effects of Climate Change in the US

In order to understand the role indigenous nations have in addressing climate change in the United States, one must first understand the history of the removal and subjugation that all nations have faced at the hands of the government and the implementation of genocide over the course of the last several hundred years. In the...

The US Agriculture Sector Contributed to 5.7% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021
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The US Agriculture Sector Contributed to 5.7% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021

The United States agriculture sector is composed of nearly 2.1 million predominantly privately owned farms. Agriculture production occurs in all 50 states across the nation, while crop production is largely concentrated in California and the Midwest, with livestock production scattered throughout the country. In 2021, agriculture, food, and related industries contributed to 5.4% of the...

The United States Power Grid
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The United States Power Grid

Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional CommissionOrganizations (RSOs) With the rise of renewable energy and the need to reduce emissions, concerns have been raised regarding the aging and underfunded US energy grid to meet current and future demands. So, what does the current energy grid look like, and how can it be adapted to meet...

US Utility Scale Electricity Generation
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US Utility Scale Electricity Generation

In the first six months of 2022, 24% of U.S. utility-scale electricity generation came from renewable sources, based on data from our Electric Power Monthly. The renewables’ share increased from 21% for the same time period last year. Renewables are the fastest-growing electricity generation source in the United States.In 2020, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions totaled 5,981...

Less than 1% of the 250 Million Cars, SUVs, and Light-Duty Trucks on the Road in the United States are Electric 
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Less than 1% of the 250 Million Cars, SUVs, and Light-Duty Trucks on the Road in the United States are Electric 

The United States is commonly regarded as a car-centric country, with cars being a dominant American mode of transport. U.S. infrastructure and road rules tend to privilege cars over other road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. Cars have been a major component of American culture, particularly since the 1950s.   Since 2009, the United States is home to the second largest passenger vehicle market of any country...

Changing Climate Will Increase Harm to People’s Lives, Homes, and Prosperity in the US
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Changing Climate Will Increase Harm to People’s Lives, Homes, and Prosperity in the US

Loss and damage are generally discussed in the international climate area in terms of developing county impacts. However, the impacts of loss and damage applied to developed countries, like the United States, also have staggering financial and non-economic implications. This discussion will explore what loss and damage has already occurred in the United States and...

Supreme Court Restricts Ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Plants
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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 agencies strengthened climate-related regulations. However, 2022, by contrast, has brought significant setbacks for climate action. Likely the most important comes in a Supreme Court decision announced on June 30th, which...

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