The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing about the role of United States-China climate engagement in shaping the progress and outcomes of international climate governance. From critical mineral supply chains to clean energy and transportation technology, dynamics between the two countries are complex and sometimes fraught…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing discussing how nations can collaborate to monitor and mitigate methane emissions to improve air quality and meet emission reduction targets. Methane accounts for 30% of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution and has 80 times the warming potential of carbon …

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing about what Congress can expect during the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29). From the opening World Climate Action Summit to the intense negotiations of the conference’s final days, thousands of events will take place over the course of the tw…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing that examined the environmental challenges facing the Mississippi River and solutions to address them. Spanning 10 states, the Mississippi plays a key role in tourism, commerce, biodiversity, and recreation in the United States. In particular, the river system moves hundreds of mil…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing that explored the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding dedicated to nonprofit organizations and municipalities. For example, the introduction of “direct pay” is allowing tax-exempt entities to access the benefits of federal tax cre…

More information at: https://www.eesi.org/091224cdr The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) held a briefing about effective policy-making for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). CDR—the practice of removing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and ocean—comes in many forms, including direct ai…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), U.S. Nature4Climate, and the Bipartisan Policy Center held a briefing on natural climate solutions, which leverage natural processes—like those in forests, grasslands, soils, and wetlands—to reduce carbon emissions, sequester carbon, and bring new income and employment opportunities to rural Amer…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing about climate solutions from small- and medium-sized cities. Cities around the country are taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. Many cities and community partners are doing this work with support from federal agencies, while others can sh…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and American Rivers held a briefing to learn about the state of dam infrastructure in the United States. Rivers across the United States are dotted with dams built for various purposes, from powering factories to irrigating croplands. In fact, there are more than 500,000 dams across the country. O…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) held a briefing about ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Reaching global climate goals will require not only deep and rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, but also large-scale removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While federal fund…

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing on the impacts of climate change on U.S. national security.Oleh Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing about the implementation of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in rural America. What programs are uniquely designed for and supportive of rural communities? What types of projects are making a difference in people's l…

Hosted in coordination with the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses, the Conservative Climate Caucus, and the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) held a briefing about the 12th edition of the Sustainable …

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing about the latest presidential budget proposal and the outlook for Congressional appropriations for fiscal year 2025. The briefing described the different stages of the appropriations process and how it interfaces with other legislative activity on the Hill. The briefing also shed l…

A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting)The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the latest innovations in weather forecasting and communication to improve community resilience, awareness, and preparedness. Climate change multiplies and intensifies acute wea…

A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the Department of Energy’s Energy Earthshots, which are designed to rapidly break down market barriers and scale up innovation in eight key sectors to address the climate crisis. From enhanced geothermal energy…

A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the U.S. Global Change Research Program's fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). NCA5 is the most comprehensive, holistic, and inclusive report to date on national climate risk and response. Panelists will d…

A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing about the first global stocktake of efforts to address climate change. This stocktaking process, established by the Paris Agreement, aims to assess the world’s collective progress towards the goal of keep…

A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing about what Congress can expect during the upcoming international climate negotiations in Dubai (COP28). From the opening World Climate Action Summit to the intense negotiations during the final days, thou…

A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on Congress’s role in the global effort to finance climate solutions. While investments in climate action are expensive, the impacts of climate change at home and abroad are even more costly. With demand for climate-…

A live webcast will be streamed at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the status of the wide range of clean energy tax incentives enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Effective implementation of tax incentives for home energy efficiency and electrification, elect…

A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing that explores the latest advancements in agricultural research, technology, and practices. As climate change continues to trigger extreme weather of increasing frequency and severity, farmers and ranc…

A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on opportunities to cultivate climate-smart conservation programs in this year’s Farm Bill. The conservation title of the Farm Bill contains important programs and policies that help agricultural prod…

A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and U.S. Nature4Climate invite you to a briefing on opportunities to advance climate-friendly forestry in this year’s Farm Bill. The forestry programs and incentives in the Farm Bill can provide greenhouse gas emission reducti…

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) invite you to a briefing on the climate impacts of hydrogen and pathways for “getting it right.” Hydrogen has garnered significant attention from Congress, including funding for regional c…

A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on Farm Bill policies and programs that help farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and rural communities drive down greenhouse gas emissions, generate jobs, and stimulate the economy. Rural communities…

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:30 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on promising win-wins made possible by Farm Bill provisions. Agriculture accounts for about 11 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, farms, ranches, and forests across the countr…

A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on what you need to know about this year’s Farm Bill, including key bipartisan opportunities for addressing the climate crisis. The Farm Bill is an omnibus, multiyear law that Congress renews every fi…

A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing about the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) nuclear energy programs. Through provisions in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and $1.8 billion in fiscal y…

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on the latest research and innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation. In particular, the briefing will focus on the Department of Energy Office of Energy Effic…

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) invite you to a briefing on expanding organic agriculture. Organic agriculture is a time-tested, scientifically-supported approach to farming and ranching that centers ecologic…

A live webcast will be streamed at 3:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast. Sponsored by:Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Environmental and Energy Study Institute 2022 was a record-breaking year for investment in the energy transition and the deployment of renewable power, battery storage, and sustainable transportation according to the ele…

Congressional Climate Camp 2023Find out more about the briefings in this series below:Budget and AppropriationsPublic Polling on Climate ChangeNon-CO2 Greenhouse GasesImplementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast.Want to learn more about cli…

Congressional Climate Camp 2023Find out more about the briefings in this series below:Budget and AppropriationsPublic Polling on Climate ChangeNon-CO2 Greenhouse GasesImplementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast.Ready to make a difference i…

Congressional Climate Camp 2023Find out more about the briefings in this series below:Budget and AppropriationsPublic Polling on Climate ChangeNon-CO2 Greenhouse GasesImplementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast.Ready to make a difference i…

Congressional Climate Camp 2023Find out more about the briefings in this series below:Budget and AppropriationsPublic Polling on Climate ChangeNon-CO2 Greenhouse GasesImplementing the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActA live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast.Ready to make a difference i…

A live webcast will be streamed at 3:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing to review what took place during the international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27) and why it matters for Congress.With dozens of events and negotiating sessions happening at any one…

A live webcast will be streamed at 11:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on what to expect during the upcoming international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27). Last year, the global community agreed on the final set of guidelines to implement the Paris Agr…

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and U.S. Nature4Climate invite you to join us for a briefing on natural climate solutions on the international stage. Across the United States, agricultural producers are practicing regenerative agriculture, foresters are mana…

A live webcast will be streamed at 11:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on what you need to know about loss and damage from climate change in the lead-up to the international climate negotiations in Egypt (COP27). The topic of loss and damage, defined as clim…

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on the implications of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC’s) most recent report—the Sixth Assessment Report—for the upcoming international climate negotiations in Egypt …

A live webcast will be streamed at 03:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on catalyzing climate action in K-12 schools. Public K-12 schools in the United States operate 480,000 fossil fuel-powered school buses, produce 530,000 tons of food waste, and are one of the largest…

A live webcast will be streamed at 11:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on corporate climate risk, resilience, and disclosures. The climate crisis is increasingly impacting companies of all sizes by threatening valuable assets, operations, and supply chains. At the same …

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on how the federal government as well as states and cities around the country can better incorporate equity into emergency management. Climate change is driving more frequent and severe impacts such a…

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecastThe Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on how startup accelerators can transform innovative ideas into deployable, scalable climate change solutions. Ramping up green hydrogen, direct air capture, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, …

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on offshore wind energy. In March 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced an interagency goal of deploying 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030—an extraordinary increase from the 4…

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on policies and practices to address extreme heat. Across the country, the number of days per year with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit is increasing, and heat causes more deaths than any ot…

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) invite you to a briefing on regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture, or farming in sync with the local environment and climate, produces multiple economic, climate, …

A live webcast will be streamed at 01:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on policies and practices to address wildfires. Billions of dollars are spent fighting wildfires every year, and the cascading economic, health, and societal impacts of wildfires are enormous. Compou…

A live webcast will be streamed at 1:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast.The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on building out electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Electric vehicles are crucial for decarbonizing the U.S. transportation sector, which accounts for 29 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions…