Inflation Reduction Act

How Trump’s Mass Firing of Government Watchdogs Affects Climate Policy

Zoya Teirstein / Grist Feb 3, 2025 Experts fear the president will replace the fired inspectors general with loyalists who will overlook corruption. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

Did America’s First Climate President Have an Impact?

Jake Bittle, Zoya Teirstein / Grist Jan 20, 2025 Joe Biden's climate agenda was a surprising success — and a cautionary tale. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

Will Trump Gut the Inflation Reduction Act to Pay for Tax Cuts?

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Nov 25, 2024 Despite pushback from House Republicans, he’s certainly going to try. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Trump Can’t Stop the Clean Energy Revolution

Matt Simon / Grist Nov 12, 2024 The cost of renewables is plummeting, heat pumps are selling like crazy, and red states are raking in cash from the IRA. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Why Most Americans Can’t Afford EVs

Sonali Kolhatkar / IMI Apr 18, 2024 The tax credits are too complicated and trade warriors are blocking cheaper Chinese models. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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‘Green Banks’ to Help Decarbonize Disadvantaged Communities

Syris Valentine / Grist Apr 8, 2024 The Biden administration just distributed $20 billion in IRA funding to loan to individuals and communities across the country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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US Experienced Staggering Growth in Renewables Over the Last Decade

Syris Valentine / Grist Apr 3, 2024 Nearly a quarter of the nation's grid now runs on solar and wind energy, bringing the country closer to its climate goals. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

A Vital Step: Free Public Tax Filing Launches This Spring

Susan Harley / Inequality.org Feb 21, 2024 Profit-driven tax preparation corporations like TurboTax are trying to undercut a new tool for filing taxes online that the IRS is launching in 12 states this spring. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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‘Damning Evidence’ Mounts That Links Fracking to Health Impacts

Energy Mix Staff / The Energy Mix Oct 26, 2023 Despite thousands of papers compiled that outline the hazards of fracking to the greater population, fossil fuel groups continue to deny the facts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

An aerial view of four massive bright green metallic biogas containers in the middle of a field of dirt and grass.

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A New Tax Credit for Biogas Could Be a Boon to Factory Farms

John McCracken / Grist Nov 1, 2022 Experts say the Inflation Reduction Act's push for biogas is "one step forward and two steps back." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )