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April 10, 2024
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April is Earth Month! At EESI, we’re always aiming to uplift resources on solutions to Earth’s climate, energy, and environment problems. This week, we’re featuring an article on how EESI measures climate change adaptation jobs, as highlighted in our 2024 Climate Jobs fact sheet. In this issue, you’ll also find an article on how Maryland’s first female state comptroller is supporting climate resilience, as well as the latest episode of The Climate Conversation podcast, taking a look at the energy equity work of Hawaii’s green bank. As you celebrate Earth Month, be sure to check out EESI’s two upcoming Congressional briefings in April. On April 12, we’ll be focusing on the impact of federal clean energy investments, and on April 16, we’ll dive deeper into ocean carbon dioxide removal. (ICYMI, on April 2, our briefing discussed the national security – climate adaptation nexus).
How Do You Count Climate Adaptation Jobs? Insights from EESI’s 2024 Climate Jobs Fact Sheet [4 min. read] EESI’s latest update of the Climate Jobs fact sheet summarizes key information about climate-related jobs across the United States. While job numbers for the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors are relatively easy to find, there is little information available on jobs relating to climate change adaptation due to the lack of a national standardized methodology. In partnership with the American Society of Adaptation Professionals, EESI is working to understand the climate adaptation jobs landscape. [click for more]
EQIP-ing Farmers for Conservation: Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii), Ed Case (D-Hawaii), and Del. James Moylan (R-Guam) introduced the Eliminating Access Barriers to Conservation Act (H.R.7850), which would make conservation programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) more accessible to producers in non-contiguous parts of the country. To learn more about EQIP and other Farm Bill programs, watch EESI’s briefing, Conservation Practices from Farms to Forests and Wetlands. Chesapeake Restoration Bill Progresses to Senate: The Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023 (H.R.4770/S.2534) also passed the House. Reintroduced by Reps. John Sarbanes (D-Md.), Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Rob Wittman (R-Va.), and Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) in the House and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) in the Senate, the bill would support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay, improve fisheries management, and increase educational opportunities. Outdoor Recreation Bill Teed up for House Vote: The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act (H.R.6492) will head to the House floor for a vote after passing out of the Natural Resources Committee. Introduced by committee chair Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and ranking member Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), the EXPLORE Act will improve access to recreation on federal public lands and waters. Sea Turtle Bill Swims to the Senate: The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023 (H.R.2560/S.2086) passed the House. Reintroduced by Rep. William Keating (D-Mass.) in the House and by Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Senate, the bipartisan, bicameral bill establishes a grant program to fund the recovery and rehabilitation of stranded marine turtles and to bolster related research and monitoring. We track all environmental, energy, and climate legislation and hearings happening on Capitol Hill. See the full legislative trackers for March 25-29 and April 1-5.
EESI is tracking recent announcements and updates about the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Funding the Future: The Impact of Federal Clean Energy Investments Friday, April 12 9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT Online only
Demystifying Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal Tuesday, April 16 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT In-person (location TBA) and online
AI: Powering the New Energy Era Wednesday, April 17 8:00 am - 1:45 pm EDT The Westin Washington D.C. Downtown and online
Dams in Every District: Challenges, Opportunities, and What's Ahead Wednesday, May 1 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT North Congressional Meeting Room (CVC 268) and online
2024 Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum Tuesday, July 30 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT Rayburn House Office Building Foyer and Gold Room (Room 2168) and online
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