How Republicans Are ‘Weaponizing’ Public Office Against Climate Action
David Gelles, The New York Times
A Times investigation revealed a coordinated effort by state treasurers to use government muscle and public funds to punish companies trying to reduce greenhouse gases.
Congress’ thirst for earmarks fuels state, EPA concerns
Hannah Northey, E&E News
Lawmakers are once again targeting popular state water infrastructure programs for congressionally directed spending, also known as earmarks — a trend that’s raising questions about the long-term fate of the programs, the role of environmental justice and whether EPA has enough staffing in place to deploy the funding quickly.
Advocates: Senate bill means environmental health, also harm
Drew Costley, The Associated Press
Billions of dollars in climate and environment investments could flow to communities in the United States that have been plagued by pollution and climate threats for decades, if the proposed Inflation Reduction Act becomes law.
Axed from climate deal, these ideas might be revived by Dems
Corbin Hiar and Adam Aton, E&E News
Democrats and environmentalists are giddy with anticipation now that a landmark climate spending bill has a clear shot at passing the Senate. But modeling shows that the “Inflation Reduction Act” wouldn’t cut emissions enough to meet the nation’s climate goals.
Controversial federal court changes debated in Manchin negotiations
Rachel Weiner, The Washington Post
The deal this week that secured the support of Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) for major economic legislation contained a small provision that could have an outsized impact in federal courts.
New report quantifies the costs of buying a home that has previously flooded
Zoya Teirstein, Grist
Buying a property that has a history of flooding can cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
