This week in climate policy March 18, 2024 by Leah Garden In the week ahead, a Senate hearing about PFAS hazardous chemical designations, a House hearing on the DOE’s 2025 budget request, and more. Policy & Politics Climate Policy Corner
The week in climate policy: 5 updates you need to know March 15, 2024 by Leah Garden 16 states pass bills against lab-cultured meat, and the SEC was sued over its new climate-disclosure rule approved last week. Policy & Politics Reporting States Mining Supply Chain Microgrids Food & Agriculture Climate Policy Corner
3 big ways the new SEC rule will change ESG reporting March 14, 2024 by Heather Clancy Emissions reporting is about to get faster, stricter and more detailed. ESG Policy & Politics Reporting Scope 2 Emissions
What the SEC climate-disclosure rule means for institutional investors March 13, 2024 by Leah Garden After the SEC vote, institutional investors must learn how to proceed in a new ecosystem. Policy & Politics Standards & Certification Reporting Climate Tech Rundown Risk
How U.S. tax law is driving higher transport emissions March 12, 2024 by Vartan Badalian The tax code incentivizes the purchase of private jets and large SUVs, which is at odds with U.S. climate priorities. Transportation & Mobility Policy & Politics Aviation Automobiles
The week ahead in climate policy March 11, 2024 by Leah Garden A Senate hearing on community economic development; a briefing on tax credits for rural towns; DOE funding for coal communities, and a California assembly hearing on electricity regulations. Policy & Politics Climate Policy Corner
Billions of ‘climate-smart’ USDA funding goes to climate-negative farming: Report March 11, 2024 by Leah Garden Subsidies from USDA’s largest conservation fund are misused, according to the Environmental Working Group. Food & Agriculture Policy & Politics
How to build voter support for sustainability in a polarizing political year March 11, 2024 by Terry F. Yosie Engaging the electorate on sustainability issues requires authenticity and clear messaging. Policy & Politics Marketing & Communication
The week in climate policy: 5 updates you need to know March 8, 2024 by Leah Garden The SEC mandates emissions disclosures; DOE announced $90 million in funding for energy efficient building codes. Policy & Politics Climate Policy Corner
Rural communities mobilize to unlock benefits of federal clean energy investments March 7, 2024 by Michelle Moore Governments and utilities seek to capitalize on massive federal investments in rural power. Renewable Energy Policy & Politics Utilities Inflation Reduction Act Clean Energy Tax Credits