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Have you read our latest white paper: Community Benefits Policy & Energy Justice? This comprehensive report explores how Community Benefits Agreements and Plans can ensure frontline communities receive tangible benefits from federal clean energy investments.  Learn how CBAs and CBPs can shift the balance of power and advance energy justice. View the comment section for a link to the full report.

Recently, I wrote about the ISDS lawsuit that the US government is facing from a Canadian energy company, but this article is about the Honduran government seeking compensation equivalent to almost twice Honduras' total public expenditure for 2022, based on ISDS. In terms of interpretation of the law, this may be correct in one sense, but in the midst of the drastic changes in the economic structure, it is causing various problems. What was effective under the old framework. A new framework and change are necessary.

Imagine waking up on a freezing winter morning, flipping on your heater… and nothing happens. No warmth. No comfort. Just the cold realization that energy policy has left you in the dark—literally. King County and the City of Seattle are now suing to repeal the will of the people—a voter-approved initiative ensuring continued access to affordable, reliable natural gas. This isn't just about politics; it's about keeping homes warm, businesses running, and ensuring a smooth transition to cleaner energy without leaving families out in the cold. ✅ Natural gas is a bridge to the future. It supports energy reliability while we develop cleaner alternatives. ✅ Affordability matters. Not everyone can immediately switch to electric heating or shoulder higher energy costs. ✅ Energy choice should be protected. Voters made their voices clear—why should bureaucrats override them? We can fight climate change while protecting energy security and affordability. Let's not trade one crisis for another. 📢 If you care about energy choices, affordability, and common sense policy, speak up. Seattle Times editorial breaks it down: https://lnkd.in/gkXWxiwe 🔥 #EnergyChoice #NaturalGas #SustainableFuture #Seattle #PugetSound #KingCounty

Take a look at our latest white paper: Community Benefits Policy & Energy Justice. Our report highlights the crucial role of accountability and transparency in Community Benefits Agreements and Plans. These mechanisms ensure that underserved communities benefit from federal clean energy investments. Explore IEJ's insights and recommendations for creating a more equitable energy landscape. See the comments for the link to the full report.

California’s push for cleaner air comes with a price: higher gas prices. Assemblyman Tom Lackey explores the toll on struggling communities and asks—can the state balance environmental goals with economic realities? Don’t miss this important discussion. 🔴 FULL INTERVIEW: https://lnkd.in/gpFu3Qfh Hashtags: #California #GasPrices

As Texas faces unprecedented growth, the role of water in sustaining our state's economy has never been more critical. From agriculture to energy production, manufacturing, and even tourism, water is an essential resource that supports nearly every sector of the state's economy. However, our water supply is under increasing pressure due to population growth, climate change, and overuse. Without strategic management, Texas risks facing significant water shortages that could impact economic stability and quality of life. A recent article from Texas 2036 outlines the importance of water for Texas' future. It highlights the need for innovative solutions to manage water resources efficiently, including conservation efforts, technological advancements in water recycling, and collaboration across sectors to ensure a sustainable supply for generations to come. So, in our quest to find ALL available solutions, Bluewater Renewables offers a particular solution for a particular type of problem. As we continue to expand and develop, we must prioritize water conservation and infrastructure investment to maintain a healthy, thriving economy. The future of Texas depends on it. Follow us to learn more about our method of bringing water to your project from the sky Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8qTRKW6

By passing with over 70% margin, the measure would dedicate federal money the state gets from alternative energy production offshore to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund. https://lnkd.in/gU5wjE2Z

Take Action Now: https://lnkd.in/gR4Ydey7 [Take Action] Save Our Public Lands and Waters: Say No to the Energy Permitting Reform Act. This bill threatens our environment, public health, and climate. If adopted, it would weaken critical environmental protections, open up vast areas of public lands and offshore waters to more oil and gas drilling, and fast-track permits without sufficient review. Please tell your senator to vote NO on this harmful bill that prioritizes fossil fuel and mining interests over community safety, and diminishes the ability of impacted communities to challenge harmful projects!

As two vice presidential hopefuls from America’s heartland take the debate stage tonight, those of us who live and work in the Midwest are eager to hear what concrete solutions they offer for addressing climate change and creating jobs to power clean economic growth for our region.     To win in the Midwest, leaders and candidates on and off the debate stage should show us what they would do to treat everyone fairly, stabilize the climate, and help all communities thrive in our clean energy future. Then follow through on that promise well after election day.   A huge thank you to Greg Ballard for sharing his perspective and experience in this piece and how clean energy solutions can bring people together across divides, as we've shown in the Midwest, to get things done for a better and brighter future. Because climate solutions are national security solutions, health solutions, and jobs solutions, too.   We've seen it firsthand: powering our nation’s economy is in the Midwest's DNA. Our auto factories have driven the country forward. Our land has fed a growing nation. The Midwest is well equipped to power the next phase of innovative manufacturing and cleaner, safer industries.   Please take a moment to read Greg and my opinion in U.S. News and World Report today ahead of the debate and let your leaders know how investing in a thriving clean energy economy can impact your community: https://lnkd.in/gridNurZ

Upmanu Lall is the founding director of the ASU Water Institute, housed within the ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University. He recently spoke with Faith Kearns of the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative about his work on water, climate change, infrastructure and financing, as well as the work he is pursuing in Arizona.   "Arizona and the western US are exciting places to work on water and climate. That's one of the reasons I moved here. I can see that the demand exists, but it's not clear to me the demand is being met,” says Lall. “I see opportunities in things like floating solar. Take Lake Mead, Lake Powell and the Colorado River. For Arizona’s allocation of twelve million acre feet per year, two million acre feet per year are lost to evaporation. This is a large-scale opportunity and there's strong interest from the private sector. I think getting the private sector organized with us here would be useful, and I'm starting to work on that.” Read the full interview on the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative's blog: https://lnkd.in/gCsrRZZ5