Inflation Reduction Act
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The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
As climate change makes weather harder to predict, most infrastructure will need to be retrofitted or redesigned and rebuilt with future climate resilience in mind.
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Infrastructure and the Transition to Environmental Sustainability
For over a century, as America’s private economy developed, government played a role in investing in collective goods that would not have attracted private investment on terms that would have served the public interest. This role must continue to complete the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy.
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President Biden’s Environmental Record
Joe Biden and his team have put together a stunning record of environmental success. In addition to reconstructing the EPA, Biden has led the enactment of America’s largest environmental funding laws.
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Website Tracks Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Provisions
IRAtracker.org is a free resource that includes a searchable database of the bill’s climate change-related provisions and actions taken by federal agencies to implement those provisions.
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By Favoring Allies, Inflation Reduction Act Could Delay Decarbonization Efforts
Domestic supply requirements in the landmark climate bill could make it more difficult to obtain the critical minerals needed for energy transition, and may disqualify many leading brands of electric vehicles from tax credits.
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2022 Climate News You Should Know
Climate School experts weigh in on the past year’s most noteworthy events and developments within their fields.
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How Electric Vehicle Chargers Can Help Make Cities More Equitable and Resilient
Ensuring equal access to smart charging stations can help tackle transit deserts, local air pollution, and climate resilience in underserved neighborhoods
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Surprise: Inflation Reduction Act Makes Oil and Gas Development on Federal Land Less Attractive
The bill’s requirement to offer land for oil and gas development may have a more limited impact than feared.
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Predicting the Future of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The transition away from fossil fuels will take a generation: it is a matter of decades, not days, weeks, months, or years. It requires understanding the problem’s scale and uncertainty and the role of the public and private sectors.
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