The agency sends an alert to healthcare providers after recording a doubled rate of cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert to healthcare…
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Commerce Department Announces Climate Adaptation Plan
20 federal agencies join the department in adding to the National Climate Resilience Framework. The Department of Commerce recently released its updated Climate Adaptation Plan, joining over 20…
Read MoreDOI Supports Western Water Reclamation with Additional Investment
Funding will expand water recycling and reclamation facilities. The Department of the Interior announced that $142 million will be distributed to water recycling and reclamation facilities throughout the…
Read MoreNWS Issues Heat Alerts for Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast
Officials recommend precautions to avoid adverse health events. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted high temperatures in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast this week. Officials issued heat warnings…
Read MoreHouse Judiciary Committee Alleges Collusion on Climate Investments
Legislators publish interim findings as the investigation continues. The House Judiciary Committee published a report accusing the Wall Street climate coalition Climate Action 100+ of collusion and bullying…
Read MoreSCOTUS Requests Administration Input on Hawaiian Oil Lawsuit
The solicitor general from the Justice Department will file a brief with the administration’s position. The Supreme Court requested input from President Biden’s administration over an appeal submitted…
Read MoreEnergy Secretary Considers Reviving Retired Nuclear Power Plants
A dozen U.S. reactors closed within the last 10 years could be reopened. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that President Biden’s administration is considering recommissioning nuclear power plants…
Read MoreWhite House Announces Support for New Nuclear Power Plants
The administration is establishing a new advisor group and publishes a safety report. This week, the White House announced several measures to support new nuclear power plants in…
Read MoreAdministration Releases New Rules for Voluntary Carbon Credits
Improvements were made to carbon offset policies to ensure delivery of claims. President Biden’s administration announced updates to managing voluntary carbon credits this week, strengthening guidelines for the…
Read MoreInterior Invests $520 Million in Drought Resiliency Projects
The projects seek to improve water treatment, storage, and hydropower. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $520 million to 57 drought resiliency projects throughout the Western United…
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