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"Midwest Wind Energy Transmission Line Gets Supersized" [1]

"The developer of a planned high-voltage transmission line from Kansas to Indiana yesterday announced that the project is being expanded in response to strong demand for wind energy from customers in the region."

Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Infrastructure [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: E&E News [7], 07/13/2022

"Manchin, Playing to the Home Crowd, Is Fighting Electric Cars to the End" [8]

"The West Virginia senator, who holds the swing vote in negotiations for a budget plan, wants to cut incentives. The president and most Senate Democrats say buyer credits are crucial to fight climate change."

Climate Change [2]
Economy & Business [9]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Politics [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Transportation [12]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: NYTimes [13], 07/13/2022

"Texas Grid Avoids Blackouts With Voluntary Cutbacks Amid Scorching Heat" [14]

"Texas's power grid operator held off from imposing rolling blackouts on Monday using voluntary cutbacks and appeals to conserve energy as scorching triple-digit temperatures hit much of the state."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [15]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Public [5]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [16]
Source: Reuters [17], 07/12/2022

"Green Groups Push Senate To Confirm EPA Enforcement Chief" [18]

"Environmental groups are pushing for the confirmation of a leader for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) enforcement team, arguing that filling the vacancy will help mitigate climate change."

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: The Hill [19], 07/12/2022

"Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bid To Block All-Electric Building Codes" [20]

"Citing the need to fight climate change, Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday vetoed Republican-penned legislation to stop municipalities from adopting building codes that prohibit natural gas hookups."

Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Politics [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Public [5]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [21]
Source: AP [22], 07/12/2022

First Climate Agreement To Center Indigenous Voices Gains Support [23]

"The Escazú Agreement establishes the relationship between human rights and environmental protections. The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues urged its member states to adopt it".

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Justice [24]
Environmental Politics [10]
Public [5]
International [25]
Source: ICT [26], 07/12/2022

Australian Prime Minister Pledges 'New Era' of Climate Action Under Labor [27]

"Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised a “new era” of climate action and energy innovation under his center-left Labor government, despite criticism from activists and Greens Party lawmakers who say that his planned cuts to emissions don’t go far enough."

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Public [5]
Australia & Oceania [28]
Source: Bloomberg [29], 07/12/2022

"Europe’s New Heat Wave Is Going To Be Expensive" [30]

"An unusually early and intense summer heat wave hit many parts of Europe this past weekend. The heat wave sent temperatures soaring to as much as 18 degrees Fahrenheit above normal temperatures for this time of year. That’s especially concerning given that Europe is also experiencing an energy crisis, driving up the costs – and potentially the carbon emissions – associated with staying cool."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [15]
Public [5]
International [25]
Source: Grist [31], 07/12/2022

Reporting Ocean Stories Is Key to Blue Literacy, Planetary Health [32]

As part of a Society of Environmental Journalists publishing project focused on covering climate solutions, we take a closer look at ocean-based solutions. In this special tipsheet, ocean scientist and science writer Juli Berwald offers a primer on the climate-related challenges and possibilities in the global ocean’s physics, chemistry and biology. Plus, check out an expanded toolbox [33] with reporting resources and watch a recent SEJ webinar [34].

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Laws & Regulations [11]
Natural Resources [41]
Policy [42]
Science [43]
Water & Oceans [44]
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DOE Unveils $40M For Electricity, Weatherization In Low-Income Communities [46]

"The Biden administration on Friday announced more than $40 million in funds toward weatherization and electrification of low-income areas."

Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Justice [24]
Infrastructure [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: The Hill [47], 07/11/2022

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