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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
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 Sign-On LetterJan 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
4 Ways the Federal Government Can Enhance Technical Assistance to States and Cities ReportJan 4, 2024 4 Ways the Federal Government Can Enhance Technical Assistance to States and Cities With historic Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dollars available, the federal government should take specific actions to maximize state and local uptake. Jan 4, 2024 Chris Bast, Hannah Argento-McCurdy, Elisia Hoffman
2023 Progressive Wins VideoDec 20, 2023 2023 Progressive Wins This year saw protections for transgender rights, women's rights, the environment, and U.S. democracy overall, as well as strides in building the economy and keeping communities safe. Dec 20, 2023 Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Ming Gault, 1 More Jeremy Hill
The Biden Administration Has Reached Conservation Records in 2023 ArticleDec 20, 2023 The Biden Administration Has Reached Conservation Records in 2023 After three years in office, it is clear that the Biden administration is safeguarding public lands at a record rate; in the coming year, it must continue its conservation progress through community-led, justice-centered landscape protections. Dec 20, 2023 Sam Zeno
The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDec 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Far-right parties are exploiting discontent with environmental policies, undermining progress on climate change and endangering democracy in Europe and beyond. Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
Facing the Fire: Phoenix Airport Workers Demand Protections Against Extreme Heat VideoDec 14, 2023 Facing the Fire: Phoenix Airport Workers Demand Protections Against Extreme Heat Amid record-breaking temperatures, Phoenix airport service workers filed an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) complaint against their employer and are demanding action to improve job conditions and safety measures. Dec 14, 2023 Hannah Malus, Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier, 4 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Jeremy Hill
The Biden Administration’s Opportunity To Protect the Brooks Range From Unnecessary Mining via Ambler Road ArticleDec 13, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Opportunity To Protect the Brooks Range From Unnecessary Mining via Ambler Road President Joe Biden has the opportunity to safeguard the ecologically sensitive lands of the Brooks Range in northwest Alaska from the threat of Ambler Road—a destructive path to a speculative mine that local communities have loudly opposed. Dec 13, 2023 Sam Zeno
New Data Show Clean Energy Investment Trends Across Congressional Districts ArticleDec 11, 2023 New Data Show Clean Energy Investment Trends Across Congressional Districts New data show tremendous investment in clean energy technologies across congressional districts, especially in Republican-represented districts and low-income, disadvantaged communities. Dec 11, 2023 Jasia Smith
The Oil and Gas Industry Is Behind Offshore Wind Misinformation ArticleDec 11, 2023 The Oil and Gas Industry Is Behind Offshore Wind Misinformation A complex network of interest groups funded by the oil and gas industry is spreading anti-offshore wind misinformation. Dec 11, 2023 Mariel Lutz, Jenny Rowland-Shea
How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In the NewsDec 6, 2023 How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In an op-ed for Kyodo News, Alan Yu and Glen S. Fukushima argue that while Japan’s support for new research into clean energy alternatives should be commended, the nation should also invest more heavily in deploying technologies that have already proven successful, such as solar and wind power. Dec 6, 2023 Kyodo News Alan Yu, Glen S. Fukushima
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDec 5, 2023 These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding As citizens around the world increasingly favor serious policy action to fight climate change, the fossil fuel industry is undermining democratic principles to stem the tide of climate action—spreading misinformation and obstructing elected governments’ climate efforts, promoting anti-democratic movements and candidates, and even undermining democratic rights. Dec 5, 2023 Chris Martinez, Laura Kilbury, Joel Martinez, 6 More Calee White, Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Kate Petosa, Allison McManus, Anne Christianson
Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum ReportDec 4, 2023 Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum A proposed trade deal with the European Union offers a historic opportunity to align the global economy with climate action and the interests of workers—but only if Washington and Brussels can put aside their differences. Dec 4, 2023 Trevor Sutton, Mike Williams
Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship Past EventDec 3, 2023 Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship The Center for American Progress, the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, and Development Alternatives are excited to host this official UNFCCC COP28 side event in Dubai. Dec 3, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Koyel Mandal, Anna Fendley, 5 More Trevor Sutton, Shrashtant Patara, Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, Marta Torres Gunfaus, John Podesta
Victory in Montana! Children, the Constitution, and the Climate Crisis Past EventNov 29, 2023 Victory in Montana! Children, the Constitution, and the Climate Crisis Please join the Center for American Progress and Our Children's Trust for an online event discussing the climate crisis and the constitutional rights of youth. Nov 29, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Philip Gregory, Isaac V., 1 More Eva L.
Extreme Heat in Phoenix and the Inflation Reduction Act VideoNov 28, 2023 Extreme Heat in Phoenix and the Inflation Reduction Act Amid record heat this year, the city of Phoenix is offering programs and services to keep people cool—with help from the Inflation Reduction Act. Nov 28, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Jeremy Hill
How Inflation Reduction Act Electric Vehicle Incentives Are Driving a U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance ReportNov 22, 2023 How Inflation Reduction Act Electric Vehicle Incentives Are Driving a U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance More than a dozen new incentives enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act have sent investments in EV manufacturing skyrocketing, resulting in more than 84,000 announced jobs in just the first year of implementation. Nov 22, 2023 Leo Banks
Port of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Site Development ArticleNov 16, 2023 Port of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Site Development The Port of Green Bay in Wisconsin has received funding to expand onto the site of a former power plant; the transformation includes the removal of coal piles and other items left from the power plant, and ships will be able to both load and unload cargo at the new port. Nov 16, 2023
Biden’s Opportunity To Protect the Western Arctic in the Wake of the Willow Project ReportNov 14, 2023 Biden’s Opportunity To Protect the Western Arctic in the Wake of the Willow Project The Biden administration has the opportunity to champion conservation by strengthening protections in the Western Arctic to ensure the United States isn’t faced with another controversial Willow Project. Nov 14, 2023 Sam Zeno, Jenny Rowland-Shea
Tackling the Climate Crisis and Building Resilient and Equitable Communities With the Inflation Reduction Act Past EventNov 9, 2023 Tackling the Climate Crisis and Building Resilient and Equitable Communities With the Inflation Reduction Act Please join the Center for American Progress and the CLEO Institute for an event exploring how the Inflation Reduction Act can improve lives and livelihoods in Florida and beyond. Nov 9, 2023
Renewable Energy Is the Key to Building a More Resilient and Reliable Electricity Grid ArticleNov 7, 2023 Renewable Energy Is the Key to Building a More Resilient and Reliable Electricity Grid Renewable energy resources are well-equipped to maintain and improve grid reliability. Nov 7, 2023 Rachel Chang
The Origins of the Center for American Progress VideoNov 7, 2023 The Origins of the Center for American Progress After 20 years of serving the American people, CAP’s original founders reflect on the journey that the organization has taken from 2003 to the present day. Nov 7, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 4 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Soraya Victory, Chris Chang
The Inflation Reduction Act Has Transformed Transportation Decarbonization, With Major Implications for EPA Vehicle Standards ReportNov 7, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act Has Transformed Transportation Decarbonization, With Major Implications for EPA Vehicle Standards Investments in clean vehicles have transformed the auto sector and enabled even more ambitious EPA emissions standards. Nov 7, 2023 Leo Banks
LNG Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices for Americans ArticleNov 6, 2023 LNG Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices for Americans U.S. export terminals for liquified natural gas (LNG) are turning what was once a domestic energy source into an internationally traded commodity, exposing American households and businesses to higher natural gas prices set on a volatile global market. Nov 6, 2023 Chris Martinez
Matchmaking for Community Benefit: The Rural Partners Network Connects Rural Leaders With Federal Resources ReportNov 6, 2023 Matchmaking for Community Benefit: The Rural Partners Network Connects Rural Leaders With Federal Resources The Rural Partners Network places community liaisons in underserved rural areas that have historically faced challenges accessing and managing federal grants and resources. Nov 6, 2023 Jenny Tran, Mark Haggerty
Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development ReportNov 6, 2023 Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development The U.S. Department of Energy requires developers applying for all the agency’s grant and loan programs to craft a community benefits plan, with the goal of leveraging public investments into broadly shared benefits in the communities where projects are sited. Nov 6, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Anastasios Chryssikopoulos
Guide to Rural and Tribal Capacity-Building Programs ReportNov 6, 2023 Guide to Rural and Tribal Capacity-Building Programs These 10 federal programs are designed to expand capacity and bridge the gap between federal resources and the rural and Tribal communities that need them most. Nov 6, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Chéri Smith
How States Can Equitably Deliver Home Electrification Rebates ReportNov 3, 2023 How States Can Equitably Deliver Home Electrification Rebates State and Tribal authorities must prioritize exhausting and distributing more than $4.5 billion through the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program directly to low- and moderate-income households in order to decarbonize the nation’s most climate-vulnerable, energy-burdened homes. Nov 3, 2023 Jasia Smith
The Center for American Progress Is Celebrating 20 Years VideoNov 1, 2023 The Center for American Progress Is Celebrating 20 Years CAP has been around for 20 years, and it has been an integral organization in the fight for the rights of the American people. Nov 1, 2023 Soraya Victory, Chris Chang