There’s no two ways about it—Climate TRACE is a game-changer for the climate movement. Co-founded by Al Gore and Gavin McCormick, Cliomate TRACE uses satellites, remote sensing technology, and artificial intelligence algorithms to monitor emissions from 660 million sources around the world. It’s not just the kind of facilities you’d expect, either—Climate TRACE keeps tabs on everything from wastewater treatment plants and coal-fired power plants to planes…
COST OF IGNORANCE, PART 4
Between their deceptive report on climate, plans to revitalize the U.S. coal industry, and efforts to blame rising electricity rates on renewables, Trump’s Department of Energy has been doing everything they can to derail climate progress and downplay the severity of the crisis. And on the first day of the government shutdown, they announced their biggest attack on clean energy yet—the cancellation of $7.6…
Hopeful Insights on Tree Planting from EarthLungs Reforestation Foundation CEO Victor Mwanga
Our October Monthly Dose of Climate Hope with EarthLungs Reforestation Foundation CEO Victor Mwanga was full of insights on how we can help both people and the planet by reforesting degraded land in Kenya and Tanzania with community-centered approaches. Climate Action Now is partnered with EarthLungs Reforestation Foundation to plant the trees that CANdoers earn…
WHAT’S NEXT WITH EVS?
September 30th has come and gone—and that means the sun has officially set on the federal EV tax credits. It’s a day that’s been looming since the passage of the budget reconciliation bill (AKA the Big Ugly Bill) in July, and marks the first time in decades that the government won’t be offering some kind of subsidy for plug-in…
CLEAN, CHEAP ENERGY!
In just a couple of months, energy affordability has become a front-page issue — for the first time in decades. Electricity costs are increasing at double-digit rates, driven by growing demand, Trump Administration policies that hinder the deployment of cheap, clean energy on a large scale, and the continued mismanagement of our grid. Rather than scaling up access to clean-energy technologies…
HERE COMES THE SUN
Today marks the first-ever Sun Day—a national day of action celebrating solar and clean energy! All day long on Sunday, people across the country gathered at powerful and inspiring events to raise the decibel level on the need for a just transition. It’s been a recognition of what the climate movement has already achieved, a celebration…
MAKE ELECTRICITY CHEAP AGAIN
Why do Americans have to pay the fossil fuel industry, month after month, for polluting energy when we can get our energy from the sun and wind for free? In America, the answer is a simple one—because the fossil fuel industry helped elect our current government. With the fossil fuel industry getting everything it wants and…
Sun Day National Day of Action: Take Action To Build-Out More Solar!
On Sunday September 21, the United States celebrated Sun Day, a national day of action focused on clean energy. As part of 500 Sun Day events that occurred around the country, the Climate Action Now community came together to take action in a special Sun Day Climate Action Party. The Think Global, Act Local Sun…
Hopeful Insights on the Future of Renewable Energy with Solar Pioneer Jigar Shah
Our September Monthly Dose of Climate Hope with solar pioneer and clean energy leader Jigar Shah was full of insights on how we can expand renewable energy by focusing on affordability, thoughtful communication with local leaders, and permitting reform. Jigar also shared The Light Won’t Dim, a 30-minute documentary exploring the promise and urgency of…
Insights from Dr. Michael E. Mann on Where Anti-Science Misinformation Comes From, and How To Fight It!
Our Science Under Siege Climate Action Party with renowned scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann was full of insights on where anti-science misinformation comes from and strategies to combat climate misinformation! Dr. Michael Mann shared “The 5 P’s of Anti-Science” from his newest book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that…