Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs Upcoming EventSeptember 8, 2026 Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs This event will explore what it means to invest in rural communities on their own terms and build a rural policy agenda rooted in resilience, opportunity, and shared prosperity. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 23, 2026
The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Arizona ArticleSeptember 21, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Arizona 1.85 million, or 52 percent, of electric utility customers in Arizona will pay more for electricity this coming year due to new Trump administration policies. Sep 21, 2026 Akshay Thyagarajan, Lucero Marquez
FEMA Was a Lifeline After Hurricane Helene Decimated What Was Once Considered a ‘Climate Haven’ VideoSeptember 17, 2026 FEMA Was a Lifeline After Hurricane Helene Decimated What Was Once Considered a ‘Climate Haven’ The Center for American Progress' award-winning documentary, "Asheville is Calling: A Climate Change Emergency," centers on Colleen Daly, an Asheville, North Carolina, native and small-business owner who lost her home and nearly lost her business to Hurricane Helene. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided the essential lifeline that got her through the immediate crisis, seven months later, she and her community were still struggling to rebuild. Sep 17, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry
The Trump Administration’s Sweeping Rollbacks of Pollution Protections Endanger the Health and Safety of All Americans VideoSeptember 14, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Sweeping Rollbacks of Pollution Protections Endanger the Health and Safety of All Americans Listen to one mom’s story as she talks about how her cancer journey triggered her awareness of harmful pollution and toxic chemicals and how the Trump administration is making children and families less safe by rolling back many safeguards. Sep 14, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan
Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War Fact SheetAugust 20, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War The Trump administration’s war in Iran has cost at least $1,200 per household. With no end in sight, American families are paying a price. Aug 20, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico, Allison McManus
The Trump Administration’s Deep-Sea Mining Scheme VideoAugust 17, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Deep-Sea Mining Scheme From the Pacific Islands to the ocean floor, the Trump administration’s deep-sea mining scheme could reshape the future of America’s territories and surrounding waters. Aug 17, 2026 Kat So, Margaret Cooney, Angelo Villagomez, 2 More Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy ArticleJune 25, 2026 Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from more than 86 million acres of public lands, threatening beloved landscapes and wildlife across the country. Jun 25, 2026 Sophie Conroy, Sam Zeno
Latinos on the Front Lines of Summer Climate Disasters VideoJune 17, 2026 Latinos on the Front Lines of Summer Climate Disasters This panel explored how summer extreme weather events—such as heat waves, wildfires, and droughts—are endangering the lives and livelihoods of millions of Latinos. Jun 17, 2026 Jessica Ordóñez-Lancet, Toni Pandolfo, Olivia Mowry, 2 More Trish Harris, Keenan Alexander
How Trump’s Cuts to FEMA and NWS Are Leaving Communities Defenseless Against Extreme Weather Disasters ArticleJune 10, 2026 How Trump’s Cuts to FEMA and NWS Are Leaving Communities Defenseless Against Extreme Weather Disasters Federal agencies help Americans prepare for, survive, and recover from extreme weather disasters, but the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and Federal Emergency Management Agency weaken that lifeline at every stage of a storm. Jun 10, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier
The 119th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus: Tracking the Assault on Public Lands ReportJune 10, 2026 The 119th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus: Tracking the Assault on Public Lands Twenty-five members of Congress are working to remove protections from America’s public lands and waters through dozens of antiparks bills. Jun 10, 2026 Sophie Conroy, Sam Zeno
Unilateralism in trade calls for a new approach to build a green future In the NewsApril 29, 2026 Unilateralism in trade calls for a new approach to build a green future In an essay published by the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks, Ryan Mulholland argues that climate and trade policy should be treated as complementary disciplines. Apr 29, 2026 International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks Ryan Mulholland
State Climate Action in 2026: How States Are Delivering Real Benefits Through Climate and Clean Energy Policy ReportApril 24, 2026 State Climate Action in 2026: How States Are Delivering Real Benefits Through Climate and Clean Energy Policy As the Trump administration drives up costs and creates new challenges, states are making timely decisions on infrastructure and accountability, advancing policies that tackle climate change, lower energy bills, improve air quality, and support good-paying clean energy jobs. Apr 24, 2026 Frederick Bell
Climate Action, Close to Home Past EventApril 21, 2026 Climate Action, Close to Home Please join the Center for American Progress for an event on local climate action during D.C. Climate Week. Center for American Progress Apr 21, 2026
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.