Transparency and Accountability in Insurance: Next Steps on Climate Risk Data Collection ArticleJun 13, 2024 Transparency and Accountability in Insurance: Next Steps on Climate Risk Data Collection The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Federal Insurance Office are collecting data to learn how climate change affects insurance markets, and they should consider these recommended next steps to maximize the effectiveness of this effort. Jun 13, 2024 Lilith Fellowes-Granda
Extreme Heat Is More Dangerous for Workers Every Year ReportJun 13, 2024 Extreme Heat Is More Dangerous for Workers Every Year Federal and state governments should step up efforts—including adopting heat standards—to address increased on-the-job heat-related injury, illness, and death. Jun 13, 2024 Jill Rosenthal, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Kate Petosa
The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy ReportMay 28, 2024 The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy States have a crucial role to play in maximizing the uptake of direct pay clean energy tax credits and spurring the clean energy economy. May 28, 2024 Reema Bzeih, Rachel Chang, Shara Mohtadi, 1 More Sam Ricketts
State Leadership To Conserve Nature Past EventMay 23, 2024 State Leadership To Conserve Nature Join the Center for American Progress and the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators for a discussion with state leaders about conservation policy successes. May 23, 2024
Hurricane season is approaching fast. We need to talk about health care resilience In the NewsMay 17, 2024 Hurricane season is approaching fast. We need to talk about health care resilience Marquisha Johns writes about the importance of fostering a resilient health care system in the United States as climate change accelerates. May 17, 2024 STAT Marquisha Johns
Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Online Past EventMay 10, 2024 Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Online Please join Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab for an online symposium on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy. May 10, 2024 Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Angelo Villagomez, Guy Capoeman, 17 More Jessica Dandridge, Dr. Jola Ajibade, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Brenda Mallory, Emma Chong, Jainey K. Bavishi, Dr. Jamala Djinn, Erica Nuñez, Cynthia Martinez, Kat So, Ayana Melvan, Joel Johnson, Jasmin Graham, Deb Haaland, Michael Billiot, Adelle Thomas, Rob Vergara
Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Past EventMay 10, 2024 Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice Please join Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab for an in-person symposium on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy. May 10, 2024 Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Angelo Villagomez, Guy Capoeman, 17 More Jessica Dandridge, Dr. Jola Ajibade, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Brenda Mallory, Emma Chong, Jainey K. Bavishi, Dr. Jamala Djinn, Erica Nuñez, Cynthia Martinez, Kat So, Ayana Melvan, Joel Johnson, Jasmin Graham, Deb Haaland, Adelle Thomas, Michael Billiot, Rob Vergara
Securing Environmental Justice for All ReportMar 25, 2024 Securing Environmental Justice for All The Biden administration has launched the most ambitious climate and environmental justice agenda in history to ensure that every community has clean air and water, can access living-wage jobs and affordable clean energy, and is protected from climate change threats. Mar 25, 2024 Cathleen Kelly, Michele Roberts, Rachel Chang
3 Years of Progress: Biden’s State of the Unions Addresses VideoMar 13, 2024 3 Years of Progress: Biden’s State of the Unions Addresses Taking a comparative look at progress through President Joe Biden’s three State of the Union addresses. Mar 13, 2024 Hai-Lam Phan, Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley, Toni Pandolfo
4 Principles for Addressing Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry ArticleMar 13, 2024 4 Principles for Addressing Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry The U.S. insurance markets, consumers, and the financial system are already feeling the effects of climate change, and state and federal policymakers must act. Mar 13, 2024 Lilith Fellowes-Granda
The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History ArticleMar 6, 2024 The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History The United States has accomplished more on climate change under the Biden administration than during any other presidential administration—and there’s still more to come. Mar 6, 2024 Trevor Higgins, Rachel Chang, Devon Lespier
Securing Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Environment for All VideoFeb 2, 2024 Securing Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Environment for All Industrial facilities are most often located in or near Black, brown, and low-income communities who face the brunt of harmful industrial pollution, climate change impacts, and other environmental and public health hazards—something Harold Mitchell experienced firsthand in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Fortunately, the Biden administration’s long-overdue environmental justice investments can ensure that all people—regardless of race, income, or ZIP code—have clean air and clean water and live in safe and healthy communities. Feb 2, 2024 Devon Lespier, Margaret Cooney, Hannah Malus, 6 More Cathleen Kelly, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Jeremy Hill, Andrew Sonntag, Toni Pandolfo
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.