Donald Trump, as the 47th US President, prioritizes reversing Biden’s climate agenda, exiting the Paris Agreement, increasing fossil fuel production, and deregulating energy policies, despite climate concerns from environmental groups.
The issues are intersecting and have moved front and center for Gen Z Arizonans in this election cycle.
Tom Steyer’s book, Cheaper Faster Better, draws parallels between WWII and climate action, emphasizing systemic change over individual responsibility. While insightful, it mainly reflects an American perspective on climate leadership.
Hurricane Milton is expected to cause significant damage in Florida, following Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Authorities stress the critical need for evacuations amidst rising climate-fueled storm threats.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island approved three offshore wind projects with a capacity of 2.9 GW, aiming to power 1.6 million homes and support bold clean energy goals by 2030.
Florida faces significant hurricane threats as Hurricane Helene intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico, with emergency declarations in place and political leaders denying climate change’s impact.
Kamala Harris endorsed for President by Biden, gaining support and funding. Harris is seen as a strong climate advocate with impressive climate record and growing poll numbers.
The share of coal in US electricity dropped to 15%, lowest in 4 years due to policy and renewable energy growth.
President Biden pushes climate agenda with a new clean energy project near Los Angeles featuring a battery plant that could be one of the world’s largest. The Nova Power Bank by Calpine promises to support California’s power grid during peak times and boost its renewable energy industry. The state aims to meet 50GW of battery storage by 2045.
The US offshore wind industry gains momentum as the Biden Administration approves the New England Wind project. This marks significant progress toward the administration’s goal of reaching 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. However, meeting this target will require swift approval of additional projects.