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Income-based electric bills: The newest utility fight in California

A state law calling for utility bills to be based on household income could drive adoption of EVs and heat pumps — or punish rooftop solar and efficiency.

Jeff St. John, Canary Media Energy May 14, 2023

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How debt cancellation could help poor countries prepare for climate change

A new report calls on rich countries to provide immediate relief.

Joseph Winters Equity May 13, 2022

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Renewable energy can also boost the economy

Beyond the environmental impacts, a clean energy transition can provide financial and health benefits too.

Grist Creative Sponsored by CleanChoice Energy April 7, 2022

The Manchester neighborhood of Houston sits adjacent to refineries on the Houston Ship Channel.

Texas pledged access for non-English speakers to environmental documents and meetings. The rollout has been riddled with issues.

Environmental regulators are "trying to do the bare minimum by throwing something through Google Translate,” one advocate said.

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Accountability April 7, 2022

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Extreme heat will take an unequal toll on tribal jails

Decades of inadequate funding and rising temperatures are putting Indigenous detainees at risk.

Joseph Lee, Jessie Blaeser, & Chad Small Indigenous Affairs May 10, 2023

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Public power is on the ballot in Maine. Will voters take a leap of faith?

The state has a chance to oust unpopular investor-owned utilities — and set a precedent for the rest of the country.

Akielly Hu Politics November 3, 2023

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Study: Toxic fracking waste is leaking into California groundwater

The research leaves little doubt: California is facing massive groundwater contamination.

Naveena Sadasivam Accountability October 26, 2021

A record-breaking offshore wind lease sale signals a new era for development

But will more expensive leases mean higher electricity prices?

Emily Pontecorvo Energy February 25, 2022

A high cliff-side road near the ocean shows signs of major breakage, with cracks coming right up the barrier of the road. Houses and powerlines are on the other side of the barrier on top of the cliff

Coastal Californians, prepare for the ocean to rise 10 feet by century’s end

Planners warned to start making infrastructure changes now

Mark Armao Climate November 15, 2021

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