Nov 11, 2026
Before the long Congressional recess, a new permitting reform bill was introduced in the Senate: The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA). PSR’s vision for permitting reform looks something like renewable energy prioritization, frontline communities...
Nov 2, 2026
In recent weeks, President Trump has threatened to “hit Iran hard” after the U.S. midterm elections next week. On October 15, President Trump stated that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran. But frequent, abrupt changes to policy have become a staple...
Sep 30, 2026
Earlier this month, the Trump administration repealed Biden-era standards limiting carbon emissions from power plants. While this action is egregious in its own right, it is a final rule and cannot be commented on. However, a supplemental rule was also proposed which...
Sep 1, 2026
As students head back to school this year, families should be focused on buying supplies, meeting teachers, and preparing for a successful school year—not worrying whether classrooms are too hot to learn in, whether wildfire smoke will make it unsafe to breathe, or...
Aug 24, 2026
The transportation sector emits the most greenhouse gas pollution compared to electricity generation, industry, agriculture and other significant sources. Diesel trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles are major contributors to this carbon pollution among other hazardous...
Jul 27, 2026
Across the United States, the climate crisis and its health harms are not some distant threat; they’re hitting home. Wildfires are destroying neighborhoods and burning millions of acres. Hurricanes are intensifying. Floods are swallowing communities. Historic droughts...