A live webcast will be streamed at 12 pm EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a Rapid Readout about the status of reform efforts for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Trump Administration and Congress are considering changes to pre-disaster preparedness, disaster response, and post-disaster recovery. This readout will provide background on why FEMA reforms are on the table, unpack how communities could be affected,...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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The United States remains heavily dependent on imports for the critical minerals essential to the clean energy transition and everyday technologies. Circular economy strategies help bolster the domestic supply chain by reducing reliance on virgin materials and imports. Recycling and secondary recovery methods tap into discarded products and waste products to recover critical minerals and put them back in circulation.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Rivers are the lifeblood of society, supplying nearly 70% of drinking water in the United States and serving as vital habitats for more than 80% of U.S. species. Yet today, many of America’s rivers face growing threats from climate change, pollution, water scarcity, and habitat degradation. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute’s (EESI’s) briefing series, Resilient and Healthy Rivers, explored practical solutions that researchers and practitioners are implementing to revitaliz...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Do you want the coming year to bring about advances in clean energy and climate policy? You can encourage effective, equitable implementation of recent climate laws by giving at work through easy, budget-friendly payroll-based contributions. Make your pledge now and rest assured all year long, knowing that you are advancing climate solutions with every paycheck!| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide tends to get all the attention—but methane has a warming potential 80 times that of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. In fact, methane is the second-largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide, making it a critical greenhouse gas to address. Approximately 30% of global warming since the Industrial Revolution is attributed to methane. In the last 200 years, atmospheric methane has more than doubled, reaching ...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Join EESI on October 9 for DAF Day, a day to promote giving from donor-advised funds. Along with fellow nonprofits, fundraising platforms, and donor-advised fund providers, EESI is encouraging millions of donors to come together for a day of giving.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Highlights: Tide gauges and their complementary technologies provide strong metrics, helping federal and state agencies track changes in coastal sea rise. The expansion of tide gauge networks in coastal towns and cities could help communities properly plan ahead for hurricanes and severe storms.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Last year was a great opportunity to reflect on EESI’s 40 years of history, accomplishments, and cast of characters. While the need for science-based, nonpartisan policymaker education has been a constant from the start, the “how” of what EESI does has evolved based on the fact that things change. What worked in 1984 is different from what worked in 1994, 2004, or 2024. Our 40th anniversary article series is a great overview of EESI’s origins and work to date. But here we are in the...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
In 2022, aircraft generated 9% of the nation’s transportation sector greenhouse gases and approximately 2.5% of all U.S. GHG emissions. At a global level, the International Energy Agency reports that aviation accounted for 2.5% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2023. According to the international industry trade organization Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the sector produced 12% of all global transportation emissions. The severe contraction in commercial a...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Congressional hearings are a key area of business on Capitol Hill. From receiving testimony from agency heads to gathering information that can guide future legislation, hearings are a venue for essential knowledge-sharing and debate. To keep up with these happenings, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) tracks hearings related to climate, energy, and environment topics year-round. In total, EESI identified 143 hearings on these subjects in 2024.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
On Vashon Island in Washington State, across from Seattle, the Vashon United Methodist Church (UMC) recently received elective pay (a.k.a. direct pay) funds in lieu of federal clean energy tax credits for its installed solar and battery storage devices. This helped cover about a third of the costs of the installation, with the other two-thirds covered by a $130,000 Washington State Department of Commerce Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities program grant that Vashon UMC won back...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about climate adaptation, resilience, and mitigation strategies in the Columbia River basin. The Columbia, which winds through British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington state, is an important source of food, drinking water, irrigation, recreation, and clean energy for the Pacific Northwest. However, the effects of climate change have created and exacerbated pr...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Solar power generation is surging across the United States. Year after year, solar has routinely outperformed predictions about its deployment, and constituted half of all new energy production in 2023. With clean energy-enabling legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) (P.L.117-169) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P.L.117-58), new avenues for solar investment and deployment are cropping up at record speed. Prior to the IRA, the Investment Tax Credit...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
As those most intimately acquainted with the impacts of climate change, local leaders are experts in what they need to adapt. With every foot of sea level encroachment, each hurricane-induced flood, each day over 100°F, each wildfire, cities and communities have navigated how to adapt, and have already begun carrying out climate solutions tailored to their communities’ unique needs. These efforts, however, can be fortified by support from policy makers at the federal level. Effective fed...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE), recognizing the need for a more holistic, localized, on-the-ground approach to addressing environmental discrimination and harm, established the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTAC) Program. This program aims to make the Biden-Harris Administration's historic federal climate investments more accessible to communities that have faced environmental injustice. A ...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
For the first time, EESI has been approved as a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner. 1% for the Planet Members—companies like Patagonia, Flickr, and OXO—commit 1% of their sales to Environmental Partners. “We made the cut! EESI is now one of 1% for the Planet’s Environmental Partners, a global network of environmental organizations,” said EESI Board Chair Jared Blum. “And the timing could not be more perfect, as this recognition comes during EESI’s year-long celebration of o...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the recently released Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) 2024 Investment Snapshot report. EERE has made targeted investments to spur clean energy innovation, create good-paying American jobs, improve the health of communities, and support a reliable and resilient energy grid. The 2024 EERE Investment Snaps...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Water reuse can play a vital role in preserving our freshwater resources. Water reuse, or water recycling, is the process of treating and repurposing wastewater for applications such as irrigation, industrial processes, and even household uses such as bathing, cooking, and drinking. By promoting the conservation of freshwater sources, water reuse can help address the impacts of climate change on our water supply.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. Join the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) for a briefing about the nexus of global trade and climate change. International trade is an integral part of the U.S. economy—the United States is the world’s largest importer and second-largest exporter of goods. While trade presents economic opportunities, it also comes at a cost. The global movement of goods via water, air, and land accounts for 20 to 30% of global carbon...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. Seventy-one countries, including the United States, are part of the Global Cooling Pledge, a commitment initiated at the 2023 U.N. climate summit (COP28) to address the greenhouse gas emissions associated with refrigerators and air conditioning. Join the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) for a briefing that explores the imperative of reducing these emissions, especially the superpollutant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), while ...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about what Congress can expect during the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil (COP30). Hundreds of negotiating sessions and thousands of events will take place over the course of the two-week U.N. session. Whether traveling to Belém or observing COP30 from D.C., this briefing will guide policymakers on how to engage effectively. Pa...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at 9 am EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about pathways for industrial decarbonization. Materials like steel, iron, and cement form the backbone of U.S. industry, and have long been a symbol of U.S. innovation and prosperity. The production of these materials, as well as chemicals and plastics, often requires extremely high temperatures typically achieved...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about policy solutions to meet the reliability, resilience, and affordability challenges facing the U.S. energy grid. The grid underpins modern life—enabling economic activity, supporting national security, and powering everything from basic necessities in homes to critical infrastructure like hospitals and transportation. Today, the grid’s stability is b...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Before the break for August recess, Congress held a total of 21 environmental, energy, and climate-related hearings in July. The House of Representatives held 13 of these hearings, spanning eight of 22 standing and select House committees. The Senate held 8 such hearings across five of its 20 standing and select Senate committees. Hearings covered issues ranging from the role of the federal government in recycling to pipeline safety to reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (F...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Key Takeaways: The U.S. Nature4Communities tool helps users examine nature-based solutions in individual communities across the country through its interactive map, state-specific resources, and customizable outreach materials. Nature-based solutions like tree planting and wetland restoration offer significant climate, economic, public health, and broader societal benefits while maintaining high levels of bipartisan support. Camden County, Georgia, shows how a local government can combi...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
To make the grid more resilient to extreme heat, renewable energy can be coupled with battery storage to support the power grid in the event of…| www.eesi.org
Natural disasters cost Americans $140 billion annually on average and tend to harm low-income, underprivileged Americans the most. Historical data gathered from anemometers, barometers, and thermostats is critical for climate data modeling and projections. Together, newer AI modeling systems, weather monitoring system updates and maintenance, and the analysis of newer socio-economic and ecological data alongside historic data can help communities better adapt to extreme weather.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States, and climate change is driving up its frequency and intensity. While conventional air conditioning does save lives, it also produces greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbates urban heat, and is inaccessible to many. Passive cooling strategies reduce indoor temperatures without increasing electricity demand. Transitioning from high global warming potential refrigerants to low global warming alternatives can significantly r...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Launched in late 2022, the Vermont Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program (WRAP) is an on-bill financing program for energy efficiency…| www.eesi.org
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A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change in federal policy-making. While AI can aid in climate resilience and boost economic competitiveness, it is also on a trajectory to increase energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and water usage. This paradox presents an important opportunity for discussion on how to best minimiz...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. Breakfast and networking begin at 8:30 AM EDT The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Ohio River Basin Alliance invite you to a briefing outlining how policymakers and community stakeholders can help restore the health of the Ohio River. The Ohio River is an important driver of economic growth for the six states it runs through—Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. It also supplies dr...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
I know how much action on science-based climate solutions means to you, since you are on EESI’s website. Have you thought about what your legacy will be? Have you included the Environmental and Energy Study Institute in your will or made EESI a beneficiary of your IRA or 401K? When you include EESI in your will or name EESI as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts, you can help make sure that the work that EESI has done for the past 40 years continues on for 40 more: Congressional s...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
"EESI opposes the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to reject its own science-based finding that greenhouse gases are air pollutants that it must regulate,” said EESI President Daniel Bresette. "A rejection of the endangerment finding—established almost two decades ago after a Supreme Court ruling—would put human life and property at risk, cause untold damage to nature, and smother innovation at a time when the United States needs more clean energy not less."| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Recent environmental and energy legislation in Congress from July 21 - July 25, 2025| www.eesi.org
Wildfires and the pollution they generate are an increasing risk to American public health. One tool for reducing the negative impacts of wildfire…| www.eesi.org
From hurricanes and wildfires to flooding and extreme heat, billion-dollar disasters are on the rise in the United States, with average annual losses from extreme weather events totaling $149.3 billion between 2020 and 2024. As disasters and their price tags increase, predictive planning and adaptation tools have become increasingly critical to resilience. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation estimates that every dollar invested in community disaster preparedness can save $13 in damage...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Issue of the Climate Change Solutions newsletter from July 15, 2025 featuring content on critical minerals and the Clean Energy EXPO| www.eesi.org
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Recent environmental and energy legislation in Congress from July 7 - July 11, 2025| www.eesi.org
Critical minerals are key components in a range of products and equipment, from consumer electronics and military technology to solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Their unique chemical properties make them particularly suitable for energy technologies and irreplaceable for certain purposes. This issue brief looks at the clean energy technologies that rely on critical minerals, critical mineral supply chains, the externalities of critical mineral development, critical mineral seconda...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Every week, EESI provides a legislative tracker that lists the environmental and energy bills introduced and passed by Congress, as well as the…| www.eesi.org
In May and June of 2025, Congress held a total of 60 environmental, energy, and climate-related hearings. The House of Representatives held 37 of these hearings, spanning 9 of 22. The Senate held 23 such hearings across 11 of its 20 committees. Hearings covered issues ranging from Farm Bill conservation programs to harvesting American seafood to environmental justice. However, fiscal year 2026 appropriations took center stage, with 19 hearings considering the Trump Administration’s bud...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
EESI Condemns the 2025 Reconciliation Bill, which will increase household energy bills, put people out of work, and stall investments in clean energy technologies. Greenhouse gas emissions will increase as a result of this bill becoming law, essentially closing off the few remaining pathways to limit global warming to 1.5°C (2.7°F) to avoid the worst outcomes of climate change.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Every week, EESI provides a legislative tracker that lists the environmental and energy bills introduced and passed by Congress, as well as the…| www.eesi.org
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. Ready to make a difference in climate policy, but not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our start-of-the-new-Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We will review climate science, cutting-edge innovations, and the role of the legislative process in climate mitigation and adaptation. The surface transportation bill reauthorizes federal highway, trans...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. Ready to make a difference in climate policy, but not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our start-of-the-new-Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We will review climate science, cutting-edge innovations, and the role of the legislative process in climate mitigation and adaptation. This briefing will highlight the ways in which onshoring the manufa...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing highlighting strategies for improving the resilience and restoring the health of the Colorado River and its tributaries. The Colorado River basin serves as an essential source of agricultural, residential, and commercial water for communities and tribes in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and California as well as our neighbors across the...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about strategies to improve biodiversity and river health along the…| www.eesi.org
Every week, EESI provides a legislative tracker that lists the environmental and energy bills introduced and passed by Congress, as well as the…| www.eesi.org
Data centers have a thirst for water, and their rapid expansion threatens freshwater supplies. U.S. data centers consume about 450 million gallons of water per day, which impacts nearby communities—particularly in water-stressed areas. Cooling data centers with water requires a large amount of energy, which often releases carbon emissions. New and bigger AI-focused data centers will increase water and energy consumption. Novel technologies like direct-to-chip cooling and immersion cooling c...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
June marks the start of hurricane season, wildfire season, and a summer of projected record-breaking heat. From New Jersey to Alaska to North Carolina, this issue dives into how communities around the country are responding to extreme weather, with a focus on hurricanes, extreme rainfall, and storm surge. And speaking of flooding, earlier this month, the House was deluged with bills to help these communities prepare for and mitigate extreme heat, wildfires, and other hazardous weather events...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
As climate change causes extreme weather events to become more frequent and severe, many communities (especially those on coastlines or in floodplains) will be left with no safe harbor. As a result, some neighborhoods and towns have pursued community-driven relocation, or “managed retreat.” This article covers challenges, areas for improvement, and best practices for government-funded climate relocation programs.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
ResilienCity park in Hoboken, New Jersey, was made possible with $54 million in federal and state grants and loans, and has contributed to an 88%…| www.eesi.org
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Carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs) generally work by looking at the carbon intensity of an imported material compared to the same material produced domestically. If producing the imported product released more carbon emissions than the production of its domestic counterpart, the entity importing the good is taxed the difference. This article explores U.S. CBAM proposals on the table with specific examples from the steel and aluminum industries.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Solar energy is increasingly popular among faith-based institutions. Recently, two synagogues, thousands of miles apart but with similar economic and environmental commitments, have installed solar arrays on their buildings. In California, the Valley Beth Shalom (VBS) synagogue installed 425 kilowatts’ (kW) worth of solar panels to lower energy costs, increase sustainability, and provide an educational opportunity to the community. With similar purposes in mind, the Martha’s Vineyard H...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Key Takeaways: Cornell University drilled a 9,790-foot-deep borehole in 2022 to explore using direct-use geothermal heating for their campus buildings in Ithaca, New York. Direct-use geothermal heating uses thermal energy directly, without converting it into electricity (which would be less efficient). Underground heat can be used for space and water heating, greenhouse farming, aquaculture, milk pasteurization, and even to melt snow under roads and sidewalks. Many skills necessary to work i...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Welcome to a new twist on the typical EESI Congressional briefing: EESI Rapid Readouts! Things are happening faster than ever, and you need information quickly. These 30-minute interactive Readouts bring you what you need to know, when you need to know it. Grab your lunch and tune in on June 6 to learn about the current status of budget reconciliation. This Readout will answer your questions on the mechanics of reconciliation, how the process could unfold in the coming months, and how the p...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast Welcome to a new twist on the typical EESI Congressional briefing: EESI Rapid Readouts! Things are happening faster than ever, and you need information quickly. These 30-minute, interactive Readouts will bring you what you need to know, when you need to know it. Grab your lunch and tune in this week to learn about ENERGY STAR. This venerable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency program is best known by its distinctive blue logo, which h...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Federation of American Scientists invite you to a briefing about how federal policies can bolster resilience to extreme heat at the state and community level. Communities are experiencing hotter, more frequent, and more prolonged periods of record-breaking heat. Not only does extreme heat have immediate public health ramifications (heat-related deaths have more than doubled sin...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Congressional committees held 25 climate, energy, and environment-related hearings in March and April, continuing the 119th Congress’s early and vigorous oversight. The House of Representatives held 20 of these hearings, while the Senate held five. Major themes included transportation infrastructure, emergency preparedness, pollution remediation, and the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and power consumption.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Key Takeaways: Abundance authors Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson believe that U.S. systems of government have become too legalistic, prioritizing process over outcomes and severely hindering climate change adaptation and mitigation. Using Operation Warp Speed and its deployment of COVID-19 vaccines as an example of a timely and successful government intervention, Klein and Thompson describe the government’s role in innovation: to do what cannot be done otherwise. New climate mitigation techn...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A significant population of Americans—especially rural Americans—are not connected to a public wastewater (18%) or drinking water (15%) treatment system and instead rely on systems that are more exposed to the elements and therefore to extreme weather events. For rural residents who are connected to a formal water system, local water boards or public service districts are likely to have a small, low-income customer base whose payments do not provide a sufficient fund for emergencies or b...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
The U.S. Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) recently launched the Solar+ Financing Pilot Program to help residents in the territory access and afford battery storage and solar panels. The program allows customers to repay the costs of installing solar panels and battery storage devices through their utility bills. This is the first time this method, known as on-bill financing, is administered by a U.S. territory or state energy office. Currently, VIEO is working with 80 homeowners in th...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
The Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan is a multi-billion-dollar, decades-long project to upgrade the nation’s national…| www.eesi.org
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing focused on the past, present, and future of the U.S. highway system. Since the end of World War II, Congress has paved the way for thousands of miles of roadways to connect U.S. towns and cities and foster economic activity. But highways have divided us as much as they have connected us. Multilane roads have bisected communities, made it hard to get around wit...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast Railways play a key role in American transportation and commerce, moving 28% of U.S. goods and tens of thousands of people across the country every day. The United States boasts 140,000 miles of freight rail lines underpinning an $80 billion industry that employs roughly 167,000 people. Meanwhile, Amtrak, the primary provider of U.S. passenger rail connecting people across rural and urban America, reported record ridership in fiscal yea...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast Each day, roughly 6,800 public transit providers across the United States carry millions of people in rural and urban communities to work, school, medical appointments, and grocery stores by bus, ferry, tram, or subway. Investing in expanded and accessible public transportation systems not only makes it possible for people to travel safely and affordably, but also reduces local air pollution, improves land use, and supports millions of ...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about Congress’s role in bolstering the long-term resilience, investability, and insurability of U.S. communities. Insurance premiums have increased by an average of 21% since 2015, and almost 67% of U.S. homes are underinsured. This raises significant questions about the ability of American households to affordably manage the risks they face from increasing...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Economist Impact’s 5th annual Sustainability Week US, incorporating the Energy Transition Summit, will explore how companies can use clean energy, smart technologies and strategic investments to promote economic growth and environmental responsibility. With more than 150 speakers, 500 in-person attendees, 50 case studies, and 30 top energy companies, the 5th annual Sustainability Week US will present original insights and practical solutions. Meet the most influential industry leaders, poli...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
As sea levels rise, saltwater moves inland towards coastal areas and infiltrates fresh groundwater systems. This article explores the ways farmers are adapting to soils with elevated salinity levels that cannot support conventional crops without interventions.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Data centers have become a significant part of our daily lives, from cloud computing to video streaming to artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto mining. Data centers are essentially large warehouses filled with internet-connected devices, and each center is connected to others through mostly buried wires. In room after room of rows and stacks of servers, routers, and switches, data is flowing and humming almost 24/7. Internet traffic data flows through the fiber-optic underground cables bet...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast Coffee and Light Refreshments Provided The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), the American Public Health Association, and Transportation for America invite you to a briefing about the public health implications of transportation policy. As Congress embarks on the surface transportation reauthorization process, policymakers have the opportunity to revisit federal policies and investments that also shape public health, prosp...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
The Urban and Community Forestry Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is the only federal program that focuses on preserving and increasing urban green spaces. From tree planting in New Jersey to workforce development in Michigan, the program has supported work in all 50 states.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses invite you to join us for the 28th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum (EXPO 2025). Top-level speakers will showcase technologies and solutions that reduce carbon emissions, save households money, improve the economy, build resilience, and protect our security interests. The EXPO is free to attend and open to the publ...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Since 1984, EESI has worked on a wide range of climate change topics, from pedestrian-friendly cities to coastal community resilience to energy efficiency in buildings to the proper disposal of nuclear waste. EESI was ahead of the curve when it came to recognizing the threat climate change posed. In 1988, EESI declared that “the emergence of the global warming problem creates an imperative for action that cannot be ignored” and urged policymakers to examine all energy policy options throu...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Lawmakers kicked off the 119th Congress with a total of 28 climate, energy, and environment-related committee hearings throughout January and February. The House of Representatives held 22 of these hearings, while the Senate held six. Eight of the 22 standing and select House committees and three of the 20 standing and select Senate committees covered climate, energy, and environmental issues, from agriculture and mining to the National Labs and increasing energy production.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Holy Cross Energy, a rural electric cooperative in Colorado, is committed to reaching 100% renewable energy on its power grid by 2030 and completely offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. In 2024, 75% of all energy purchased and generated by Holy Cross was clean, carbon-free energy. With 45,000 electric co-op members, Holy Cross Energy serves small towns in western Colorado, affluent communities in the Vail and Aspen ski resorts, and ranchers in the center of Colorado. To achieve...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Do you have a donor-advised fund (DAF) or charitable giving account? Put it to work for climate change action! DAFs can be a great way to advance urgently-needed equitable climate solutions–and potentially unlock matching funds to help your grant go further! We are halfway through the decisive decade for climate action—so please consider a DAF gift right now.| Environmental and Energy Study Institute
The new Environmental and Energy Study Institute Graduate Fellowship will support graduate students at the GWU Trachtenberg School of Public Policy…| www.eesi.org
A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) invite you to a briefing about the 13th edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The Factbook provides valuable year-over-year data and insights on the U.S. energy transformation, featuring an in-depth look at the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and natural gas sectors, as well as transmission, digitalization, mi...| Environmental and Energy Study Institute