Community leaders in Portland, Maine are preparing for a growing number of Central American "climate refugees." Intense storms and drought in the region have devastated many subsistence farms and indigenous areas, forcing people to head north in search of food and shelter. Crystal Cron, executive director of Presente! Maine, said not all migrants are chasing the American dream. .
A climate study focusing on the atmosphere above Baltimore is in the works for next year. A team of 23 investigators from 13 research institutions will deploy field equipment on loan from the U.S. Department of Energy. .
A proposed bill aims to have solar panels placed on the roofs of all public buildings in New York City. The bill s goal is 100 megawatts of solar on city-owned buildings by 2025. It also expands a target of getting 150 megawatts into private buildings by 2030. .
Local officials concerned about climate change are speaking out, urging the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize its proposed clean-car standards. The agency aims to ensure 67% of new light-duty vehicles and 25% of new heavy-duty trucks sold in the U.S. are electric by 2032. .
The new Climate Jobs Institute at the Industrial and Labor Relations School aims to use research and policy development to combat climate change and create new jobs.