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November 28, 2023
This newsletter marks our last issue of the year, as we dive into our upcoming daily newsletter coverage of the U.N. Climate Change Conference. Sign up here! In the spirit of COP28, which starts on Thursday in Dubai, we’re featuring an article about the importance of gender equality in the pursuit of climate diplomacy.
As you prepare for the upcoming negotiations, keep an eye on EESI’s COP28 resources page, which includes all the briefings, articles, trackers, and newsletters you need to stay up to date on the negotiations.
This issue also contains a feature on how on-bill financing can help make heat pumps more affordable, an article on increased access to electric vehicle (EV) chargers in California, and the latest episode of our podcast, discussing the portrayal of climate change in the media.
Women and girls are disproportionately burdened by the climate crisis, which impacts issues like sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and child marriage. COP28 provides an important opportunity for discussion of these gender equality issues. [click for more]
Protecting Against Climate Disasters: Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) led the reintroduction the Climate Displaced Persons Act (S.3340/H.R.6455). This bill would establish new protections for people displaced by climate disasters abroad, such as immigration pathways to the United States.
Trucks Go Green: Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced the Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions (STEER) Act (S.3315). The bipartisan bill establishes a voucher program to make emissions reduction technologies for Class 8 (very large) trucks more accessible and affordable. EESI’s related fact sheet discusses the benefits and feasibility of semi-truck fleet electrification. Reducing Emissions From Building Materials: The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works concluded a hearing on the climate and economic benefits of industrial decarbonization, as well as opportunities to grow the sector. The industrial sector, including building material production, is responsible for more than 20 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. EESI’s article, Achieving Sustainability in the Built Environment, Brick by Brick, explores ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from building materials.
We track all environmental, energy, and climate legislation and hearings happening on Capitol Hill. See the full legislative trackers for November 13-17 and November 20-24.
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)