A 100 Percent Clean Future ReportOct 10, 2019 A 100 Percent Clean Future Strategies for building a net-zero economy in just three decades. Oct 10, 2019 John Podesta, Christy Goldfuss, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Bidisha Bhattacharyya, Alan Yu, Kristina Costa
CAP Submits Comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on the Federal Insurance Office’s Climate Risk Data Collection Sign-On LetterDec 14, 2023 CAP Submits Comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on the Federal Insurance Office’s Climate Risk Data Collection The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on the Federal Insurance Office’s climate-related financial risk data collection. Dec 14, 2023 Lilith Fellowes-Granda
Facing the Fire: Phoenix Airport Workers Demand Protections Against Extreme Heat VideoDec 14, 2023 Facing the Fire: Phoenix Airport Workers Demand Protections Against Extreme Heat Amid record-breaking temperatures, Phoenix airport service workers filed an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) complaint against their employer and are demanding action to improve job conditions and safety measures. Dec 14, 2023 Hannah Malus, Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier, 4 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Jeremy Hill
New Data Show Clean Energy Investment Trends Across Congressional Districts ArticleDec 11, 2023 New Data Show Clean Energy Investment Trends Across Congressional Districts New data show tremendous investment in clean energy technologies across congressional districts, especially in Republican-represented districts and low-income, disadvantaged communities. Dec 11, 2023 Jasia Smith
The Oil and Gas Industry Is Behind Offshore Wind Misinformation ArticleDec 11, 2023 The Oil and Gas Industry Is Behind Offshore Wind Misinformation A complex network of interest groups funded by the oil and gas industry is spreading anti-offshore wind misinformation. Dec 11, 2023 Mariel Lutz, Jenny Rowland-Shea
How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In the NewsDec 6, 2023 How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In an op-ed for Kyodo News, Alan Yu and Glen S. Fukushima argue that while Japan’s support for new research into clean energy alternatives should be commended, the nation should also invest more heavily in deploying technologies that have already proven successful, such as solar and wind power. Dec 6, 2023 Kyodo News Alan Yu, Glen S. Fukushima
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDec 5, 2023 These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding As citizens around the world increasingly favor serious policy action to fight climate change, the fossil fuel industry is undermining democratic principles to stem the tide of climate action—spreading misinformation and obstructing elected governments’ climate efforts, promoting anti-democratic movements and candidates, and even undermining democratic rights. Dec 5, 2023 Chris Martinez, Laura Kilbury, Joel Martinez, 6 More Calee White, Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Kate Petosa, Allison McManus, Anne Christianson
Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum ReportDec 4, 2023 Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum A proposed trade deal with the European Union offers a historic opportunity to align the global economy with climate action and the interests of workers—but only if Washington and Brussels can put aside their differences. Dec 4, 2023 Trevor Sutton, Mike Williams
Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship Past EventDec 3, 2023 Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship The Center for American Progress, the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, and Development Alternatives are excited to host this official UNFCCC COP28 side event in Dubai. Dec 3, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Koyel Mandal, Anna Fendley, 5 More Trevor Sutton, Shrashtant Patara, Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, Marta Torres Gunfaus, John Podesta
Victory in Montana! Children, the Constitution, and the Climate Crisis Past EventNov 29, 2023 Victory in Montana! Children, the Constitution, and the Climate Crisis Please join the Center for American Progress and Our Children's Trust for an online event discussing the climate crisis and the constitutional rights of youth. Nov 29, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Philip Gregory, Isaac V., 1 More Eva L.
Extreme Heat in Phoenix and the Inflation Reduction Act VideoNov 28, 2023 Extreme Heat in Phoenix and the Inflation Reduction Act Amid record heat this year, the city of Phoenix is offering programs and services to keep people cool—with help from the Inflation Reduction Act. Nov 28, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Jeremy Hill
Tackling the Climate Crisis and Building Resilient and Equitable Communities With the Inflation Reduction Act Past EventNov 9, 2023 Tackling the Climate Crisis and Building Resilient and Equitable Communities With the Inflation Reduction Act Please join the Center for American Progress and the CLEO Institute for an event exploring how the Inflation Reduction Act can improve lives and livelihoods in Florida and beyond. Nov 9, 2023
Renewable Energy Is the Key to Building a More Resilient and Reliable Electricity Grid ArticleNov 7, 2023 Renewable Energy Is the Key to Building a More Resilient and Reliable Electricity Grid Renewable energy resources are well-equipped to maintain and improve grid reliability. Nov 7, 2023 Rachel Chang
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