Press Archive

His Climate Agenda In Shamble, Biden Weighs Other Options

EI’s Anand Gopal explains the remaining emission reduction options the Biden administration has should the Build Back Better Act fail.

Compared With Climate Inaction, Build Back Better Is Downright Cheap

EI’s Megan Mahajan explains that policies that spur consumers to transition away from fossil fuels will save them money by eliminating their exposure to fuel price volatility.

Here’s What Biden Can Do On Climate Change Without Build Back Better

EI’s Anand Gopal explains the Biden administration can still meet its climate targets using executive actions, but the challenge will be much more difficult without the Build Back Better Act.

Biden’s Climate Thrown Into Doubt By Manchin’s Rejection Of ‘Build Back Better’ Bill

EI’s Anand Gopal explains the U.S. could still meet the Biden administration’s climate targets using executive actions, but it will be much harder without the Build Back Better Act’s policies.

What Biden’s $2-Trillion Spending Bill Could Mean For Climate Change

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the large, critical emissions reductions the Build Back Better Act could spur along with corresponding rules and regulations.

Spiking Energy Prices Are A Preview Of An Energy Transition Gone Wrong

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the best way to protect consumers against volatile fossil fuel prices is to electrify our buildings and transportation systems.

Solar and Crop Production Research Shows ‘Multi-Solving’ Climate Benefits

EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains the promise of agrivoltaics, the process of generating solar power in conjunction with agricultural practices.

Climate Actions In New Law Are Merely A Down Payment

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the just-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill will only achieve real emission reductions if the Build Back Better Act is also passed.

High Natural Gas Prices Make This The Time To Build Back Better– With Clean Electricity

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains why clean energy and climate action are not to blame for this winter’s high natural gas prices, and in fact, the Build Back Better Act’s electrification policies would protect consumers from future price shocks.

Rising Natural-Gas Prices Pose Hurdle For Methane Tax

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the powerful emission reduction potential of the Build Back Better Act’s methane fee.

Democrats Return From Glasgow Bullish About Climate Action

EI modeling showed what a powerful emission reduction tool the Build Back Better Act’s Clean Electricity Performance Program could be.

How Louisiana Can Become A Clean Industry Powerhouse

EI’s Olivia Ashmoore discusses new modeling that shows decarbonization policies would have strong benefits for Louisiana’s economy, public health, and environment.

Joe Manchin, The Influential Democrat Blocking Climate Legislation

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the U.S. is currently considering the most ambitious climate legislation in the country’s history.

West Virginia At Greater Risk For Climate Change Costs With Manchin Holding Out On Spending Plan

EI analysis finds ambitious but plausible emission reductions from the Build Back Better Act.

Sinema, Manchin Pump The Brakes On A Proposed Fee For Methane Emissions, The Second Largest Contributor To Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EI analysis finds the Build Back Better Act’s methane fee would dramatically reduce a powerful greenhouse gas while strengthening the U.S. economy.

Doing The Math On Biden’s Climate Pledge

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the Build Back Better Act’s climate policies will help us take a big step toward meeting the Biden’s Administration’s climate targets.

Democrats Work To Salvage Methane Fee Amid Opposition From Manchin

EI’s analysis finds the Build Back Better Act’s methane fee would drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and spur investment at a minimal cost for the oil and gas industry.

Would Russia Or China Help Us If We Were Invaded By Space Aliens

EI’s Hal Harvey explains how China has detailed plans to decarbonize, while the Biden administration has set strong climate targets that it’s currently working to meet.

Proposed Methane Fee Would Mark Major Development In U.S. Climate Policy

EI’s Jeff Rissman explains the Build Back Better Act’s methane fee is a straightforward policy with minor costs and major benefits for the U.S. economy, workers and the climate.

When It Comes To Correcting Climate Change, Should Free Markets Or Government Take The Lead?

EI analysis finds meeting the Biden Administration’s climate targets $1.7 trillion in health and environmental damages.