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Federal Grants: Duct Tape or Catalyst for Environmental and Climate Justice? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

The goal is to encourage distributed solar programs to reduce energy burden and ramp up a clean energy source critical to achieving climate goals and building community resilience. Administered by the Office of Air and Radiation, this program is $4.6

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Why nuclear energy must be part of ‘net zero’ climate targets

Physics World

Indeed, it is understandable why people might fear radiation given that you can’t see it – yet the same can be said of the air that we breathe. In it, we emphasize that nuclear is not only a low-carbon source of energy, but is also widely available, scalable and deployable.

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How is Ocean Warming Impacting the Shipping Industry?

Ocean Conservancy

Some in the industry see the warming as an opportunity, as passages through the Arctic open for longer periods, even going so far as to claim there will be lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the shorter voyages. There is no time for further delays. Maritime shipping must do its part to tackle climate change.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7

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102 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: New Clean Energy School Buses Coming To Pittsburgh-Area School Districts -- WHYY: Know A Teen Interested In Journalism Or Climate Work? 28 to Oct.

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COP26 Retrospective: Historical Turning Point Toward a Sustainable Future?

Acoel

When the history of the global shift toward a clean energy economy and a sustainable future gets written decades from now, it may well be that the COP26 Climate Change Conference will be seen as a watershed moment. Posted on January 18, 2022 by Daniel C.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

By Council To Modernize Governance -- The Allegheny Front: New Book Takes On Radiation Dangers In Oil & Gas Industry [PaEN] -- ABC27: Environmental Advocacy Groups Rally At Capitol For Action On Gas, Oil Industry -- Sen.