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Fast Facts Climate change is expected to affect every aspect of the electricity grid—from generation, transmission, and distribution, to demand for electricity. For example, more frequent droughts and changing rainfall patterns may diminish hydroelectricity in some areas, and increasing wildfires may damage transmission lines. The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could do more to enhance grid resilience to climate change. We recommended that DOE develop a strategy and coordinate efforts within the department to enhance resilience, and that FERC assess grid c...

The Role of Financial Institutions In Tackling The Challenges Of Climate Change, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard At The "2021 IIF U.S. Climate Finance Summit: Financing A Pro Growth Pro Markets Transition To A Sustainable, Low-Carbon Economy" Hosted By The Institute Of International Finance, Washington, D.C. The Role of Financial Institutions In Tackling The Challenges Of Climate Change, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard At The "2021 IIF U.S. Climate Finance Summit: Financing A Pro Growth Pro Markets Transition To A Sustainable, Low-Carbon Economy" Hosted By The Institute Of Inter...

Two former Trump officials to be investigated for posting papers denying climate change The Commerce Department’s Office of Inspector General said it will investigate how two former Trump officials posted dubious papers questioning man-made climate change using government logos but without the approval of the Trump administration. “After careful consideration, we decided to review this matter further,” the Commerce Department’s Office of Inspector General wrote in a Friday letter to Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono, who requested the investigation along with fellow Democratic Sens. Sheldo...

Governors' Wind Energy Coalition Why climate critics were sidelined in Trump’s final days Source: By Scott Waldman, E&E News reporter • Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Kelvin Droegemeier, who heads the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, removed two political appointees yesterday for trying to undermine climate science. Francis Chung/E&E News A last-ditch effort by climate critics to cement their views in the public record fell apart yesterday after two of their own were summarily dismissed by White House officials. The White House Office of Scie...

Unite the country, fight COVID-19, rather than impeach Trump, says GOP hypocrites.