Climate justice

Electrification

This NYC affordable housing complex is the biggest ‘Passive House’ in US

The apartments have improved ventilation and sealing that helps save energy and money, making the complex a national model for tackling the housing and climate crises.

By Samantha Maldonado . 21 August 2024

The Sendero Verde affordable housing development in Harlem uses energy-efficient Passive House heating and cooling designs. (Samantha Maldonado/THE CITY)

Climate justice

What will the climate bill do for environmental justice?

The Inflation Reduction Act will make historic investments in disadvantaged communities with provisions for renewable energy, electrified transportation, environmental review and cleaner air.

By Alison F. Takemura . 12 August 2022
Fossil fuels

Puerto Rico is pushing LNG when it says it's shifting to renewables

The U.S. territory has pledged to transition to clean energy, but it backed a controversial liquefied natural gas terminal and may increase LNG imports.

By Maria Gallucci . 5 July 2022
Podcast

How bad is the Supreme Court’s decision on climate?

The high court hindered the federal government’s ability to regulate heat-trapping gases. But by how much?

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By Stephen Lacey . 17 min . 1 July 2022
Policy & regulation

Getting environmental justice right at the EPA

Canary talks to Lisa Garcia, regional administrator for the agency's Region 2.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 16 May 2022
Fun stuff

Need some Earth Day inspiration? Check out these climate heroes

A roundup of Canary's chats with 6 awesome humans tackling the climate challenge from different angles.

By Alison F. Takemura . 22 April 2022
Policy & regulation

Maryland just passed one of the most aggressive climate laws in the US

The landmark legislation targets net-zero carbon by 2045 and takes decisive action on building decarbonization and environmental justice.

By Jeff St. John . 12 April 2022
Podcast

The Bronx fire underscores America’s energy insecurity crisis

What New York’s deadliest fire in decades tells us about the role of housing in energy inequity.

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By Stephen Lacey . 30 March 2022
Politics

Calif. Sen. Padilla on climate, wildfires, solar and clean school buses

A Q&A with California's junior senator on his proposals to modernize FEMA, electrify buses and help low-income Americans access clean energy.

By Canary Staff . 16 February 2022
Climate justice

Chart: Black Americans hit hardest by deadly air pollution

As we clean up electricity and other sectors, all Americans will benefit from cleaner air — but Black Americans stand to benefit the most.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 14 January 2022
Climate justice

Video: Why do people in lower-income neighborhoods pay more for LED lightbulbs?

A conversation on energy justice with Tony Reames, a new adviser in the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Canary Staff . 30 December 2021