La meseta de Caja del Río, ubicada a una milla de la ciudad de Santa Fe, Nuevo México, EE. UU., tiene un paisaje que deslumbra por su abundante vida silvestre, … Read more
Conservation
A Big Dam Problem: Cleaning up Conowingo
The Conowingo Dam, owned by Constellation Energy, is one of the largest non-federal hydroelectric dams in the United States. It is situated in the lower Susquehanna River in Maryland, just … Read more
A Win for Manatees in Southwest Florida
One of Florida’s greatest assets is the abundance of crystal clear, natural springs found throughout the state. Standing apart from the others, Warm Mineral Springs in Sarasota County is one … Read more
6 Claves Sobre la Eliminación de Dióxido de Carbono de la Atmósfera
El Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático de las Naciones Unidas, (IPCC), reitera en su Sexto Informe de Evaluación de marzo de 2023, que será necesario reducir las … Read more
Ramifications of EPA’s Proposed New Carbon Pollution Standards for Minority Communities
EPA released its proposed new carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants on May 11, 2023. It is a cause for celebration not only for minority communities all over … Read more
Biden’s Power Plant Rule a Necessary Step for the Climate
Today, the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new proposal to limit carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants. If enacted, this would be the first time these … Read more
Five Things to Know About Carbon Dioxide Removal
1. What is carbon dioxide removal and how does it work? How is it different from carbon capture? Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is a strategy where carbon dioxide (CO2) is … Read more
Can Turning Off the Lights Save a Sea Turtle?
Why Sea Turtles? Sea turtles are an impactful species along the Gulf Coast. They act as a home and transportation for many species like barnacles and algae, and – thanks … Read more
EPA Proposes First Ever Federal PFAS Protections for Drinking Water
PFAS (which stands for Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” are a group of chemicals that stick around for ages in our environment, water, wildlife, and people. … Read more
Breaking the System: How to Create an Equitable Clean Energy Future
Trust, inclusivity, recognition—these are the elements of an equitable clean energy future. And they are just as important as solar panels or batteries or engineers. That was the message of … Read more