Climate Energy and Environment

Climate, energy, and environment policy shapes U.S. energy production, resource protection, and environmental responses, balancing economic growth, security, and protection.

Energy Production and Markets

The U.S. energy mix includes fossil fuels, renewables, and efficiency measures under the shale boom’s global influence, wind expansion, and fluctuating gas prices.

Energy Policy and Affordability

Federal tools like subsidies, regulations, and incentives address costs, from data center power decisions to rising utility bills, gas stove standards, EV sales flux, and transit investments.

Environmental Protection and Review

NEPA reviews and agency balances guide projects like data centers, debating deregulation vs. health, plus air, water, and lead concerns.

Climate Science and Policy

NOAA and NASA monitoring shows accelerating change, informing responses.

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Air Quality

Air quality is essential for protecting public health and the environment across the United States.…

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Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Climate adaptation and resilience describe how the federal government and local partners prepare communities, infrastructure,…

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Energy Production

U.S. energy production generates electricity from diverse sources, including natural gas, coal, solar, wind, and…

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Environmental Health and Justice

Environmental health and justice ensures fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of…

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Land and Soil

America's land and soil form the foundation of federal environmental, agricultural, and economic policies. Multiple…

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Sustainability

The federal government has set an ambitious sustainability agenda to cut greenhouse gases across its…

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Water Resources and Quality

Water is essential to every American community, from drinking water supplies to agriculture and industry.…

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Challenges Facing the Department of the Interior

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a vast agency responsible for managing America's natural resources, cultural heritage, and…

What the Department of the Interior Does

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a Cabinet-level department of the federal government responsible for overseeing America's vast…

What the Department of Commerce Does

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is the federal agency charged with promoting economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development…

What the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Does

In 1970, the United States government created the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to unify its weather, climate, and…

Purpose of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a U.S. scientific agency with a broad mission that touches daily life,…

Climate Predictions for the Next Decade

Our planet's climate is changing faster than at any point in modern history. As we look ahead to the next…

What Do Precipitation Percentages in Weather Forecasts Actually Mean?

When a weather forecast says there's a "30% chance of rain," many people misinterpret what that actually means. Some think…

Weather Watch vs. Warning: Key Differences Explained

The weather forecast often includes terms like "weather watch" and "weather warning," which can sometimes cause confusion. Understanding the distinction…