Our plan to slash your grocery bill NewsletterFebruary 19, 2026 Our plan to slash your grocery bill And how Trump’s policies are making utility rates skyrocket Feb 19, 2026
The Trump Administration Failed the U.S. Auto Industry, and the Canada-China Deal Proves It ArticleFebruary 13, 2026 The Trump Administration Failed the U.S. Auto Industry, and the Canada-China Deal Proves It A recent Canada-China deal that would allow Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market is a sign that the Trump administration’s toxic nationalism is endangering the future of the U.S. auto industry. Feb 13, 2026 Leo Banks, Mike Williams, Ryan Mulholland
Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It ReportFebruary 11, 2026 Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It Through strategic policy tools including trade, security, and foreign development assistance, the United States can accelerate the peak in global oil and gas demand—resulting in cost savings, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less reliance on volatile energy markets for Americans. Feb 11, 2026 Courtney Federico
Fact Sheet: Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It Fact SheetFebruary 11, 2026 Fact Sheet: Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It This fact sheet contains topline analysis of and recommendations for reducing global demand for oil and gas through trade, security, and foreign development assistance. Feb 11, 2026 Courtney Federico
Why Energy Diversification Matters as Extreme Cold Intensifies ArticleJanuary 23, 2026 Why Energy Diversification Matters as Extreme Cold Intensifies Extreme cold leads to energy price spikes and strains infrastructure, putting American families at risk. Jan 23, 2026 Kat So, Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier
Trump’s Climate Attacks Mean Huge Increases in Future Gas Prices ArticleJanuary 12, 2026 Trump’s Climate Attacks Mean Huge Increases in Future Gas Prices Climate action could save $81 a barrel on the price of oil by 2050. Jan 12, 2026 Jenny Rowland-Shea
Trump’s climate war could cost America a generation, if we let it In the NewsJanuary 10, 2026 Trump’s climate war could cost America a generation, if we let it In an op-ed published by El País, Frances Colón argues that the Trump administration is undermining climate science in ways that will hobble American competitiveness for generations. Jan 10, 2026 El País Frances Colón Available in Spanish
A Historically Bad Year for Public Lands Under President Trump ArticleDecember 11, 2025 A Historically Bad Year for Public Lands Under President Trump The Trump administration’s attacks on parks and public lands broke records in 2025, but they also met intense public opposition. Dec 11, 2025 Drew McConville
Should the U.S. Drill for More Oil and Gas? In the NewsDecember 4, 2025 Should the U.S. Drill for More Oil and Gas? Upfront published a debate between CAP’s Jenny Rowland and the president of an industry trade group about whether the United States should continue drilling for oil and gas or invest in a clean energy future. Dec 4, 2025 Upfront Jenny Rowland-Shea, Melissa Simpson
5 Ways the Trump Administration Is Increasing the Risk of Blackouts ArticleNovember 20, 2025 5 Ways the Trump Administration Is Increasing the Risk of Blackouts Americans rely on an electric grid that is resilient against extreme weather, cyberattacks, and the failure of aging infrastructure, but the Trump administration’s recent actions are putting that at risk. Nov 20, 2025 Jamie Friedman
Trump Hands China Clean Manufacturing Dominance on a Silver Platter In the NewsNovember 3, 2025 Trump Hands China Clean Manufacturing Dominance on a Silver Platter In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Kalina Gibson and Leo Banks argue that President Donald Trump is undermining the future of American manufacturing by remaining laser-focused on fossil fuel production, while the rest of the world turns to China for help making the switch to clean energy. Nov 3, 2025 DC Journal Kalina Gibson, Leo Banks
The Trump Administration Is Erasing American History Told by Public Lands and Waters ArticleOctober 23, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Erasing American History Told by Public Lands and Waters Through a series of executive orders targeting place names, signage on, and access to public lands and waters, the Trump administration is erasing important chapters of American history. Oct 23, 2025 Angelo Villagomez, Sam Zeno, Gianna Sala
Child Care Professionals Are on the Front Lines as Climate Change Risks Children’s Health and Development ReportOctober 21, 2025 Child Care Professionals Are on the Front Lines as Climate Change Risks Children’s Health and Development Amid a changing climate and federal rollbacks to disaster relief and preparedness, early educators face an increasingly untenable child care landscape that will require state and local action. Oct 21, 2025 Hailey Gibbs, Nadia Gronkowski, Hester Paul, 2 More Joan Lombardi, Ph.D., Nsedu Obot Witherspoon
Nationally Determined Contributions: The Action Plans Behind Global Efforts To Fight the Climate Crisis ArticleSeptember 22, 2025 Nationally Determined Contributions: The Action Plans Behind Global Efforts To Fight the Climate Crisis Successive climate pledges have lowered projected warming, and NDCs 3.0 offer countries a chance to get even closer to achieving the Paris Agreement’s goals of combating climate change. Sep 22, 2025 Kalina Gibson, Courtney Federico
The Trump Administration’s Expansive Push to Sell Out Public Lands to the Highest Bidder ReportSeptember 22, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Expansive Push to Sell Out Public Lands to the Highest Bidder After bipartisan opposition forced Senate Republicans to remove language from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would have sold off public lands, the Trump administration is still moving forward with proposals to transfer control over tens of millions of acres of public land to the oil and gas, mining, and timber industries. Sep 22, 2025 Drew McConville, Mariel Lutz, Jenny Rowland-Shea
The Trump Administration’s Attack on Environmental Protections Will Increase Cancer-Causing Pollution ReportSeptember 15, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Attack on Environmental Protections Will Increase Cancer-Causing Pollution The Trump administration’s plan to torpedo air pollution limits and cancer prevention programs while ripping away health care and cancer treatment and canceling clean energy investments will increase preventable cancer cases among Americans—all to enhance polluters’ profits and cut taxes for the superrich. Sep 15, 2025 Cathleen Kelly, Leo Banks, Jill Rosenthal
After the Farm Bill: A Discussion About the Future of Farm and Rural Policy Past EventSeptember 9, 2025 After the Farm Bill: A Discussion About the Future of Farm and Rural Policy Please join the Center for American Progress for an event exploring the implications of federal policy for agricultural communities. 1333 H St NW, Washington, DC, 20002 Sep 9, 2025
Residents in at Least 41 States and Washington, D.C., Are Facing Increased Electric and Natural Gas Bills ArticleSeptember 9, 2025 Residents in at Least 41 States and Washington, D.C., Are Facing Increased Electric and Natural Gas Bills Energy bill tracker documents rate increases and proposals that would go into effect in 2025 or 2026. The Trump administration’s actions to discourage clean energy projects could send rates even higher. Sep 9, 2025 Akshay Thyagarajan, Jamie Friedman, Shannon Baker-Branstetter, 1 More Lucero Marquez
States Can Lead the Way on an Abundant, Pro-Nature Clean Energy Future ArticleAugust 27, 2025 States Can Lead the Way on an Abundant, Pro-Nature Clean Energy Future The Trump administration has falsely framed wind and solar power as harmful to wildlife in order to justify stifling affordable, rapid-to-deploy, clean energy. Here’s how state leadership can advance clean energy and conservation goals simultaneously. Aug 27, 2025 Alia Hidayat
House Spending Plans Would Increase Pollution, Harming Americans’ Health and Raising Energy Costs ArticleAugust 12, 2025 House Spending Plans Would Increase Pollution, Harming Americans’ Health and Raising Energy Costs The House appropriations proposal for FY 2026 would make deep cuts to programs that fight air pollution and climate change, putting Americans’ health at risk and driving up their energy costs. Aug 12, 2025 Jamie Friedman
Climate Change Is Subjecting More Americans to Unbearable Extreme Heat ReportJuly 31, 2025 Climate Change Is Subjecting More Americans to Unbearable Extreme Heat Climate change is exacerbating extreme heat waves across the country, burdening families, putting Americans’ health at risk, driving up utility bills, straining ecosystems, and deepening inequality. Jul 31, 2025 Jessica Ordóñez-Lancet, Jasia Smith, Cathleen Kelly, 2 More Kate Petosa, Angelo Villagomez
The Implementation Timeline of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ArticleJuly 29, 2025 The Implementation Timeline of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act An overview of when the cuts to basic needs programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and student loans and other provisions in the Republicans’ OBBBA go into effect. Jul 29, 2025 Kennedy Andara, Corey Husak, Sara Partridge, 6 More Madison Weiss, Akshay Thyagarajan, Lucero Marquez, Natasha Murphy, Brian Keyser, Kyle Ross
Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Means Payouts to the Oil and Gas Industry In the NewsJuly 23, 2025 Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Means Payouts to the Oil and Gas Industry In an op-ed published by The National Interest, Kendra Hughes and Lucero Marquez assert that President Trump's vision of "energy dominance" offers giveaways to the fossil fuel industry instead of the affordable, reliable, and domestically produced energy that America needs. Jul 23, 2025 The National Interest Kendra Hughes, Lucero Marquez
Securing American Competitiveness: Building a Clean and Cyber-Resilient Manufacturing Sector ReportJuly 16, 2025 Securing American Competitiveness: Building a Clean and Cyber-Resilient Manufacturing Sector As the United States invests in transforming its manufacturing sector to reduce emissions and produce clean technologies, it has an opportunity to strengthen cybersecurity simultaneously. Jul 16, 2025 Jamie Friedman