Trump Halts Funding to Build More Electric Vehicle Chargers Nationwide
The Trump administration has halted funding for a $5-billion program that Congress created to help states build out their electric vehicle charging network
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Which States Have the Most Climate-Friendly Transportation
A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council looked at how states balanced transportation needs with climate and equity efforts
byMike Lee
Trump’s Tariffs Are Expected to Undermine the Clean Energy Transition
New Trump administration tariff son imported goods could exacerbate a shortage of parts used by the energy industry
Texas Failed to Spend Federal Aid for Flood Disaster Protection
Many states, including Texas, have not used billions of dollars from FEMA intended to reduce damage from flooding and other disasters
Without AC, Texan Prisons Sentence People to Unsafe Heat
Air-conditioning is uncommon for incarcerated people, and the heat index inside many of Texas’s 100 prison buildings can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit
byMike Lee
Texas Floods Were a Known Risk, but Little Has Been Done for Protection
Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them
Electric School Buses Are a Climate and Health Win with Staying Power
Support from the Biden-Harris administration has boosted the already burgeoning electric school bus industry, and those gains should last no matter who wins the election
Cities Are Switching to Electric Vehicles Faster Than Individuals
Electric trucks and sedans have proven popular with municipal fleets, but cities have also bought niche vehicles such as an electric Zamboni