How a global treaty could solve the plastic waste crisis May 22, 2023 by Joel Makower Can plastics achieve par with climate and biodiversity as critical issues worthy of a global treaty? We’re about to find out. Circular Economy Waste Management Plastic Waste Recycling Policy & Politics
Is the IRA trying to do too much? May 11, 2023 by Sarah Golden The nation’s historic climate law is packed full of goodies. Are some of those goals cutting itself short? Climate Tech Inflation Reduction Act Policy & Politics Energy Weekly
Fed money starts flowing for EV charging March 21, 2023 by Katie Fehrenbacher Here are five takeaways from the new grant program. Transportation & Mobility EV Charging Electric Vehicles Policy & Politics
How states can seize the ESG high ground March 2, 2023 by Kevin Bain If conservative states proclaim themselves anti-ESG, then logically there must be a pro-ESG alternative. Green Finance ESG Policy & Politics
What the end of COVID-zero means for clean energy technologies February 9, 2023 by Sarah Golden China is opening back up. Will that mean some clean energy supply chains will clear up? Not likely. Renewable Energy COVID-19 China Supply Chain Policy & Politics
The future of electric transportation can be led on 2 wheels February 1, 2023 by Carol M. Browner & Andrew Savage Governments should prioritize micromobility options with policy and new investment to democratize access and accelerate decarbonization. Transportation & Mobility Electrification Micromobility E-scooters Policy & Politics Electric Vehicles
Sen. Whitehouse: Prove your 'corporate political footprint' December 5, 2022 by Elsa Wenzel Businesses should show a 'certificate of good behavior' in order to participate in climate leadership events, he said. Policy & Politics Carbon Policy Marketing & Communication Policy & Politics Inflation Reduction Act VERGE Net Zero
What the world thinks about the new US electric vehicle tax plan November 29, 2022 by Spencer Feingold Several countries and automakers have called for reforms to the IRA, with opponents arguing that the EV credit could significantly disrupt the sector — and potentially violate free trade rules. Electrification Transportation & Mobility Inflation Reduction Act Policy & Politics Electric Vehicles
The latest climate fight is in finance November 14, 2022 by Kevin Bain Republicans’ newest tactic to protect carbon-intensive industry is anti-ESG regulation; green-minded investors need to pay attention. Finance & Investing ESG Policy & Politics
Investing in next-gen farmers will create resilient food systems October 17, 2022 by Vanessa Garcia Polanco USDA's investment of up to $550 million will help younger farmers access land and get support — an important boost. Food & Agriculture Policy & Politics