New Mexico’s Case for Public Ownership of its Clean Energy Infrastructure
Any energy transition that doesn’t guarantee a pathway to public ownership perpetuates inequality and wealth extraction from New Mexicans .
The Institute for Policy Studies and the Center for Civic Policy Release a Groundbreaking New Report: “People-Powered: The Case for Renewable Energy Democracy in New Mexico”
“For far too long, we have been told to not dream big and to conform to the status quo. This report offers an example of a prosperous and just future for all New Mexicans if we dream big and change the system to work for us and not big energy corporations,” said lead author Josue De Luna Navarro.
Rain and Sunshine and Wind
How an Energy Transition Could Power Nebraska
Painting the World Green
How committed is the Biden administration to reshaping U.S. foreign policy to save the planet?
Shine Campaign: Energizing women in the Global South
The future of sustainable energy innovation is women-led, community-powered, and based in the Global South.
Need Money for a Green New Deal? Get It From ICE.
With the money we spend on ICE and CBP, we could solar power nearly 35 million homes.
Refusing to Fund Our Own Destruction
From the White House to Ohio, too many politicians care more about protecting toxic industries than protecting their constituents.
Ireland’s Taking $380 Million Out of Fossil Fuels. Where Should It Go?
The Atlantic country has a huge opportunity to model getting money out of fossil fuel companies and into the hands of the people.
How Air Conditioning Unites — And Divides
Most Americans now have A/C at home. At work, it’s a different story.
Making Utility Bills Rise Again
The mercury is rising, and so are utility bills. So why does this administration want to scrap those Energy Star labels that help us save?
The World Won’t Wait for the U.S. to Take Climate Action
While Trump puts his fossil fuel interests first, cities, states, and the international community will move towards a clean energy transition, IPS associate fellow Daphne Wysham told the Real News Network.
Cities and States Can Lead the Way Towards a Clean Energy Transition
As the Trump administration continues to falsely claim that fossil fuels are needed for job growth, cities and states can play a larger role in addressing climate change and creating jobs, IPS climate policy expert Basav Sen told Rising Up with Sonali.
The U.S. Must Honor the Commitments it Made in the Paris Agreement
As the Trump administration weighs its decision on the Paris Accord, our planet and our pockets remain at risk, Janet Redman tells the Real News Network.
Trump Puts the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Bottom Line Over the American People
Trump is trying to pit jobs against the climate, but we can have economic growth and protect the environment, Janet Redman tells the Real News Network.
Both Candidates Are Bad on Climate, and You Can Thank Campaign Finance Rules For That
Building new pipelines and subsidizing fossil fuels with taxpayer dollars will not help us avoid climate disaster, Janet Redman tells the Real News.