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5 Major Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Investments Fact SheetAug 4, 2022 5 Major Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Investments Aug 4, 2022 Trevor Higgins, Sally Hardin
Implementing Biden’s Justice40 Commitment To Combat Environmental Racism ReportJun 22, 2021 Implementing Biden’s Justice40 Commitment To Combat Environmental Racism Jun 22, 2021 Cathleen Kelly, Mikyla Reta
The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized ReportJul 7, 2021 The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized Jul 7, 2021 Rita Cliffton, Malkie Wall, Sam Ricketts, 3 More Kevin Lee, Jessica Eckdish, Karla Walter
A 100 Percent Clean Future ReportOct 10, 2019 A 100 Percent Clean Future Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
A Day in the Life of Conservation Advocate Tess Hostetter VideoJun 18, 2024 A Day in the Life of Conservation Advocate Tess Hostetter Join conservation advocate Tess Hostetter as she travels around Washington, D.C., to advocate for protecting Alaska’s D-1 public lands. Jun 18, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Adam Reich , 1 More Olivia Mowry
Transparency and Accountability in Insurance: Next Steps on Climate Risk Data Collection ArticleJun 13, 2024 Transparency and Accountability in Insurance: Next Steps on Climate Risk Data Collection The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Federal Insurance Office are collecting data to learn how climate change affects insurance markets, and they should consider these recommended next steps to maximize the effectiveness of this effort. Jun 13, 2024 Lilith Fellowes-Granda
Extreme Heat Is More Dangerous for Workers Every Year ReportJun 13, 2024 Extreme Heat Is More Dangerous for Workers Every Year Federal and state governments should step up efforts—including adopting heat standards—to address increased on-the-job heat-related injury, illness, and death. Jun 13, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Kate Petosa
Community Conversations Event Series VideoJun 12, 2024 Community Conversations Event Series The Biden administration’s unprecedented environmental justice investments are transforming despair into optimism and into tangible benefits in communities, including clean air and water, jobs, improved public health, and clean and affordable energy. Jun 12, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Olivia Mowry
3 International Climate Priorities for 2024 ReportJun 11, 2024 3 International Climate Priorities for 2024 As President Joe Biden’s first term draws to a close, his administration must deliver on three international climate policies to catalyze a 21st-century clean energy economy and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Jun 11, 2024 Anne Christianson, Trevor Sutton, Frances Colón
The Road to Baku, Belém, and Beyond: A 5-Year Outlook for U.S. International Climate Finance ReportJun 11, 2024 The Road to Baku, Belém, and Beyond: A 5-Year Outlook for U.S. International Climate Finance The United States must work to establish an ambitious new international climate finance goal this year at COP29 as part of a five-year plan to scale resources to combat the climate crisis. Jun 11, 2024 Courtney Federico
The Agenda of the 118th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus ArticleJun 10, 2024 The Agenda of the 118th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus A new CAP analysis identifies the latest congressional antiparks caucus and their wide targeted agenda to dismantle America’s most beloved public lands. Jun 10, 2024 Sam Zeno
Centering Access, Quality, and Equity and Justice in a Beyond 30×30 Ocean Strategy ReportJun 4, 2024 Centering Access, Quality, and Equity and Justice in a Beyond 30×30 Ocean Strategy The Biden administration should deliver an ocean conservation framework that includes new metrics for success. Jun 4, 2024 Angelo Villagomez, Jasmin Graham, Alia Hidayat, 2 More Kat So, Jenna Valente
Secretary Deb Haaland Has Made Historic Progress at the Department of the Interior ArticleJun 3, 2024 Secretary Deb Haaland Has Made Historic Progress at the Department of the Interior Deb Haaland, the 54th U.S. secretary of the interior, has delivered historic conservation policies and made groundbreaking progress in addressing the treatment of Tribal and Indigenous peoples in the United States. Jun 3, 2024 Angelo Villagomez, Sam Zeno, Joel Moffett
The Biden Administration’s Targeted, Strategic Tariffs Are Effective Industrial Policy at Work ArticleMay 29, 2024 The Biden Administration’s Targeted, Strategic Tariffs Are Effective Industrial Policy at Work Standing up for American workers while fighting the climate crisis is smart and pragmatic policy. May 29, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Mike Williams
The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy ReportMay 28, 2024 The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy States have a crucial role to play in maximizing the uptake of direct pay clean energy tax credits and spurring the clean energy economy. May 28, 2024 Reema Bzeih, Rachel Chang, Shara Mohtadi, 1 More Sam Ricketts
State Leadership To Conserve Nature Past EventMay 23, 2024 State Leadership To Conserve Nature Join the Center for American Progress and the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators for a discussion with state leaders about conservation policy successes. May 23, 2024
Federal Funding That Benefits Farmers in Every State Is at Risk ArticleMay 20, 2024 Federal Funding That Benefits Farmers in Every State Is at Risk New data further confirm that climate-smart agriculture funding benefits farmers, forest landowners, and ranchers in every U.S. state, but it is at risk of redistribution during the next farm bill. May 20, 2024 Mariel Lutz, Jasia Smith
Designing a New Paradigm in Global Trade ReportMay 20, 2024 Designing a New Paradigm in Global Trade How a successful Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum could function while delivering maximum benefits to workers and the environment. May 20, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Trevor Sutton, Timothy Meyer
Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Online Past EventMay 10, 2024 Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Online Please join Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab for an online symposium on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy. May 10, 2024 Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Angelo Villagomez, Guy Capoeman, 17 More Jessica Dandridge, Dr. Jola Ajibade, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Brenda Mallory, Emma Chong, Jainey K. Bavishi, Dr. Jamala Djinn, Erica Nuñez, Cynthia Martinez, Kat So, Ayana Melvan, Joel Johnson, Jasmin Graham, Deb Haaland, Michael Billiot, Adelle Thomas, Rob Vergara
Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Past EventMay 10, 2024 Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Please join Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab for an in-person symposium on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy. May 10, 2024 Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Angelo Villagomez, Guy Capoeman, 17 More Jessica Dandridge, Dr. Jola Ajibade, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Brenda Mallory, Emma Chong, Jainey K. Bavishi, Dr. Jamala Djinn, Erica Nuñez, Cynthia Martinez, Kat So, Ayana Melvan, Joel Johnson, Jasmin Graham, Deb Haaland, Adelle Thomas, Michael Billiot, Rob Vergara
Beyond 30×30: Global Ocean Conservation Quality Is Lagging Behind Quantity ArticleMay 9, 2024 Beyond 30×30: Global Ocean Conservation Quality Is Lagging Behind Quantity The international community’s commitment to protect at least 30 percent of our ocean by 2030—a goal known as “30x30”—is both inspiring and challenging; but this effort must go beyond mere numbers and strive for quality, effectiveness, and holistic conservation. May 9, 2024 Angelo Villagomez
State-level conservation action sparks hope for nature In the NewsApr 30, 2024 State-level conservation action sparks hope for nature In Route Fifty, CAP's Drew McConville and NCEL's Kate Burgess write about state-level policies to prevent nature loss. Apr 30, 2024 Route Fifty Drew McConville, Kate Burgess
Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right ReportApr 24, 2024 Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s nearly $1.8 trillion marks a profound boost in infrastructure spending; but to make the most of new resources, the federal government must address communities’ wariness of projects because of past treatment. Apr 24, 2024 Grete Gansauer, Mark Haggerty
5 Early Takeaways From the Biden Administration’s Conservation Atlas ArticleApr 22, 2024 5 Early Takeaways From the Biden Administration’s Conservation Atlas The Biden administration has released long-awaited metrics for U.S. land and water conservation that show national progress made toward ambitious “30x30” goals; but there’s also a deeper story to explore about the path ahead for ocean and land protection as well as the value and limits of numeric targets. Apr 22, 2024 Drew McConville, Angelo Villagomez
New Public Lands Actions Turn the Page on Decades of Conflict and Mismanagement ReportApr 19, 2024 New Public Lands Actions Turn the Page on Decades of Conflict and Mismanagement Complementary new policies from the Biden administration will ensure conservation, energy development, and recreation go hand in hand. Apr 19, 2024 Drew McConville
A Day in the Life of Conservation Advocate Hekia Bodwitch VideoApr 16, 2024 A Day in the Life of Conservation Advocate Hekia Bodwitch Spend a day with Hekia Bodwitch as she travels around Washington, D.C., to advocate for expanding the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and for Tribal co-management. Apr 16, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan
Now Is the Time To Secure President Biden’s Ocean Leadership Legacy ArticleApr 15, 2024 Now Is the Time To Secure President Biden’s Ocean Leadership Legacy The Biden administration must use the 2024 Our Ocean Conference in Greece to deliver on past ocean commitments while building toward a modern ocean conservation policy that goes beyond 30x30. Apr 15, 2024 Angelo Villagomez, Anne Christianson
Expanding San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Would Increase Access to Protected Nature in Greater Los Angeles ArticleApr 15, 2024 Expanding San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Would Increase Access to Protected Nature in Greater Los Angeles President Biden should utilize the Antiquities Act to expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument to include 109,000 acres that are most proximal to nature-deprived communities. Apr 15, 2024 Sam Zeno
It will take 880 years to achieve UN ocean conservation goals, at this rate In the NewsApr 15, 2024 It will take 880 years to achieve UN ocean conservation goals, at this rate In an op-ed for Mongabay, Angelo Villagomez explains the urgent work that needs to be done to advance ocean conservation. Apr 15, 2024 Mongabay Angelo Villagomez
State Policy Leadership To Conserve Nature ReportApr 11, 2024 State Policy Leadership To Conserve Nature As momentum builds nationally to address the nature and climate crises, state and territorial leaders across the country have stepped up with a variety of measures aimed at conserving lands and waters. Apr 11, 2024 Drew McConville, Kate Burgess, Mariel Lutz
Dreaming of a Protected Ocean In the NewsMar 25, 2024 Dreaming of a Protected Ocean In the spring 2024 issue of the Smithsonian's American Indian magazine, Angelo Villagomez draws on personal memories growing up on Saipan to describe how his culture, heritage, and family continue to inform his approach to conservation advocacy today. Mar 25, 2024 American Indian magazine Angelo Villagomez
Securing Environmental Justice for All ReportMar 25, 2024 Securing Environmental Justice for All The Biden administration has launched the most ambitious climate and environmental justice agenda in history to ensure that every community has clean air and water, can access living-wage jobs and affordable clean energy, and is protected from climate change threats. Mar 25, 2024 Cathleen Kelly, Michele Roberts, Rachel Chang
Cirba Solutions Battery Recycling Plant ArticleMar 19, 2024 Cirba Solutions Battery Recycling Plant A $74 million investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help Cirba Solutions open and operate a new battery recycling facility. Mar 19, 2024
First Solar Thin Film Research and Development Center ArticleMar 19, 2024 First Solar Thin Film Research and Development Center First Solar is spending $450 million to establish a research and development center focused on the production of thin film photovoltaic modules. Mar 19, 2024
3 Years of Progress: Biden’s State of the Unions Addresses VideoMar 13, 2024 3 Years of Progress: Biden’s State of the Unions Addresses Taking a comparative look at progress through President Joe Biden’s three State of the Union addresses. Mar 13, 2024 Hai-Lam Phan, Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley, Toni Pandolfo
4 Things To Know About the EPA’s Upcoming Car Emissions Standards ArticleMar 13, 2024 4 Things To Know About the EPA’s Upcoming Car Emissions Standards The Environmental Protection Agency’s finalized emissions standards for cars and light trucks in model years 2027 through 2032 will drive billions of dollars in public health, climate, and economic benefits. Mar 13, 2024 Leo Banks
Underserved Communities Are Benefiting From the Inflation Reduction Act’s Investments in Clean Energy and Technology ArticleMar 12, 2024 Underserved Communities Are Benefiting From the Inflation Reduction Act’s Investments in Clean Energy and Technology Many congressional districts, especially those with underserved communities, have seen a surge in clean investment since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Mar 12, 2024 Jasia Smith, Jamie Friedman
The Biden Administration Is Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems at Chaco Canyon ArticleMar 11, 2024 The Biden Administration Is Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems at Chaco Canyon The Biden administration’s mining ban for the 10-mile radius surrounding Chaco Canyon conserves more than 60,000 acres of the area’s most vital ecosystems. Mar 11, 2024 Sam Zeno
The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History ArticleMar 6, 2024 The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History The United States has accomplished more on climate change under the Biden administration than during any other presidential administration—and there’s still more to come. Mar 6, 2024 Trevor Higgins, Rachel Chang, Devon Lespier
‘Clean Up To Green Up’: Building a Clean Energy Workforce and a Brighter Future in Detroit VideoMar 5, 2024 ‘Clean Up To Green Up’: Building a Clean Energy Workforce and a Brighter Future in Detroit The Green Door Initiative is using federal investments from President Joe Biden's Justice40 Initiative and the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure that all people—regardless of race, income, or ZIP code—have access to good jobs and live in safe and healthy communities. Mar 5, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Hannah Malus, Cathleen Kelly, 5 More Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo, Jeremy Hill, Andrew Sonntag, Hai-Lam Phan
We Need Smart Policy for Automakers to Profit on EVs In the NewsFeb 14, 2024 We Need Smart Policy for Automakers to Profit on EVs Former Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) asserts the need for the United States to implement a charging infrastructure that can meet consumers’ needs in an op-ed published in WardsAuto. Feb 14, 2024 WardsAuto Rep. Andy Levin
Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide ArticleFeb 13, 2024 Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide The case is part of conservative activists’ efforts to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from protecting Americans from major polluters. Feb 13, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Chris Martinez, Devon Ombres
5 Ways the Ocean Justice Strategy Will Improve Conservation ArticleFeb 5, 2024 5 Ways the Ocean Justice Strategy Will Improve Conservation The Biden administration’s Ocean Justice Strategy will serve ocean conservation, and broader conservation efforts, by elevating the importance of ocean justice within the federal government. Feb 5, 2024 Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Angelo Villagomez
Securing Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Environment for All VideoFeb 2, 2024 Securing Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Environment for All Industrial facilities are most often located in or near Black, brown, and low-income communities who face the brunt of harmful industrial pollution, climate change impacts, and other environmental and public health hazards—something Harold Mitchell experienced firsthand in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Fortunately, the Biden administration’s long-overdue environmental justice investments can ensure that all people—regardless of race, income, or ZIP code—have clean air and clean water and live in safe and healthy communities. Feb 2, 2024 Devon Lespier, Margaret Cooney, Hannah Malus, 6 More Cathleen Kelly, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Jeremy Hill, Andrew Sonntag, Toni Pandolfo
Climate-Resilient Health Care Promotes Public Health, Equity, and Climate Justice ReportFeb 1, 2024 Climate-Resilient Health Care Promotes Public Health, Equity, and Climate Justice The federal government must target additional incentives and offer assistance in leveraging existing resources to community health centers and rural hospitals so that they can build stable, climate-resilient operations for their patients. Feb 1, 2024 Marquisha Johns, Jill Rosenthal
Michigan Technological University Battery Recycling Plant Pilot Project ArticleJan 29, 2024 Michigan Technological University Battery Recycling Plant Pilot Project Michigan Technological University is receiving funding to develop a better battery recycling and metal refining technology in partnership with the only nickel mine in the United States. Jan 29, 2024
Replace Diesel Buses With Battery Electric Buses in Racine, Wisconsin ArticleJan 29, 2024 Replace Diesel Buses With Battery Electric Buses in Racine, Wisconsin This grant provides funding for the replacement of diesel buses in Racine, Wisconsin, with 13 new electric buses and related infrastructure. Jan 29, 2024
The Biden Administration Can Deliver on Ocean Conservation Promises Made by the Bush and Obama Administrations ArticleJan 16, 2024 The Biden Administration Can Deliver on Ocean Conservation Promises Made by the Bush and Obama Administrations Publishing final management plans for three marine monuments that have languished in bureaucratic limbo for as many as 15 years would deliver effective management for nearly half the protected waters in the United States. Jan 16, 2024 Angelo Villagomez, Beth Pike, Laurie Peterka, 1 More Jen Felt
CAP Leads Letter to Administration Urging Clean Energy Incentive Eligibility for U.S. Territories ArticleJan 11, 2024 CAP Leads Letter to Administration Urging Clean Energy Incentive Eligibility for U.S. Territories The Center for American Progress coordinated a letter from civil society organizations to the administration, urging the Treasury Department to allow territories to fully access direct pay and transferability for clean energy tax credits. Jan 11, 2024 Frances Colón, Rachel Chang
A Green Buyers Club In the NewsJan 10, 2024 A Green Buyers Club In this report published by Clean Energy Canada, Mike Williams, Rachel Chang, and their co-authors Jana Elbrecht, Ollie Sheldrick, and Mary Hellmich, analyze the status of green public procurement for construction materials in Germany, Canada, and the United States. Jan 10, 2024 Clean Energy Canada Rachel Chang, Jana Elbrecht, Mary Hellmich, 2 More Ollie Sheldrick, Mike Williams
5 Facts You Should Know About Electric Vehicles ArticleJan 9, 2024 5 Facts You Should Know About Electric Vehicles Here’s how electric vehicles are powering the fight against climate change and revitalizing American manufacturing. Jan 9, 2024 Leo Banks, Chris Martinez
How Cities Can Take Advantage of Direct Pay Past EventJan 4, 2024 How Cities Can Take Advantage of Direct Pay Please join the BlueGreen Alliance, the Center for American Progress, Lawyers for Good Government, and the National League of Cities for a virtual briefing on how cities, towns, and villages can take advantage of direct pay programs and tax credit bonuses. Jan 4, 2024 Rachel Chang, Jillian Blanchard, Brennen Cain, 4 More Jaron Goddard, Jason Walsh, Mike Williams, Carolyn Berndt