Clean Energy Drives Economic Opportunity for the Middle Class ReportOctober 24, 2024 Clean Energy Drives Economic Opportunity for the Middle Class The clean energy sector leads job growth compared with the overall economy and directly contributes to lowering costs for Americans. Oct 24, 2024 Lucero Marquez, Jamie Friedman, Jasia Smith
From Personnel to Policy: Project 2025 Is President Donald Trump’s Agenda ArticleAugust 1, 2024 From Personnel to Policy: Project 2025 Is President Donald Trump’s Agenda No matter how many times President Trump says otherwise, Project 2025 is inseparable from his associates and his plan for governance. Aug 1, 2024 Ryan Koronowski, Thomas Musgrave, Jessica Persano
Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Personal StoryJune 29, 2024 Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles. Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change PodcastApril 25, 2024 Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss climate policy wins and saving the planet. Apr 25, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies ReportFebruary 26, 2024 Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies Tennessee’s BlueOval City electric vehicle battery facility shows how public investments can lead to good union jobs, but anecdotal evidence suggests that workers are not connecting these jobs to important economic policies. Feb 26, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Kyle Ross
Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People Personal StoryFebruary 14, 2024 Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People JoAnn Armenta, the CEO of an organization that provides workforce training and resources to the Navajo people, shares how the Inflation Reduction Act has helped her organization provide community members with the skills to start their own solar businesses. Feb 14, 2024 The Copper Courier JoAnn Armenta
Opinion | We own a solar energy business, but we wouldn’t be here without the IRA. Personal StoryFebruary 9, 2024 Opinion | We own a solar energy business, but we wouldn’t be here without the IRA. Small-business owner Maria Drews shares how tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are helping clean energy businesses such as hers to grow, in addition to saving households money as they switch to solar energy. Feb 9, 2024 The Capital Times Maria Drews
Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans ArticleJanuary 31, 2024 Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans. Jan 31, 2024 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
New Global Progress Action Survey Reveals Support for Environment and Jobs Agenda ArticleSeptember 15, 2023 New Global Progress Action Survey Reveals Support for Environment and Jobs Agenda A new poll from Global Progress Action and YouGov reaches respondents in more than 10 countries, revealing international support for employment-generating investment in carbon-free and green technology industries. Sep 15, 2023 Johan Hassel, Allison McManus
5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions ArticleSeptember 12, 2023 5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions In the face of demands for better jobs and stronger health protections, some automakers claim they can’t improve job quality and lower vehicle emissions—but they have the resources to support middle-class-led economic growth and clean up their vehicle fleets. Sep 12, 2023 the Center for American Progress Leo Banks, Karla Walter, Anona Neal
A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage. Aug 9, 2023
Indigenous Owner of Solar Power Business Says Inflation Reduction Act Is ‘Game-Changer’ Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 Indigenous Owner of Solar Power Business Says Inflation Reduction Act Is ‘Game-Changer’ An Indigenous business owner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act will have a positive impact on his business while helping the planet. Aug 9, 2023
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.