Environment

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a significant legislative initiative by the United States to address climate change and promote clean vehicles. The Act amends the clean vehicle tax credit under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code, tightening restrictions on foreign entities of concern in the North American supply chain for…

TL/DR - The Biden administration is investing in a new technology known as "carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization" through the Inflation Reduction Act. Southern Tier Solutions aims to lease over 1 million acres of land to create test wells for a process called "closed loop drilling," which pumps carbon dioxide underground, forcing out…

TL/DR - House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on climate change contrasts with most of his Louisiana constituents and many fellow Republicans. Despite Louisiana experiencing real-time climate change impacts, and 81 of Johnson's Republican colleagues forming the Conservative Climate Caucus, Johnson voted against pro-environment legislation in 2022…

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit MountainTrue, is launching a grant program for homeowners requiring septic repairs. The program will cover all associated costs and be available to qualifying households in Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, and…