Environment

TL/DR - Despite the Republican party's threats to cut the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), solar industry CEOs are confident that clean energy investments will continue to receive government support. The IRA, which supports clean electricity generation and storage, has been a major boon for the solar industry, with the largest panel manufacturer in…

TL/DR - The article discusses the need for federal funding to help Philadelphia become the largest green city in the U.S. The author argues that such an initiative will help the city combat climate change while also addressing issues of inequality and improving public health. They further suggest that investments in green infrastructure, clean…

TL/DR - Speaker Mike Johnson’s first bill in the House aims to cut $5-6 billion of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, which would adversely impact many energy and climate projects. The proposed cuts would also hinder environmental justice efforts and programs meant to support disadvantaged communities. Critics argue that this bill reflects…

TL/DR - The North Carolina Arboretum's Winter Lights will open to the public on November 17 for the 2023 season, marking the event's 10th season. The event showcases 1 million lights on various displays, including fan favorites like a 50-foot lighted tree and a quilt garden, as well as new additions this year. Winter Lights, the arboretum's…