Economy & Business

Climate Solutions, for Some, May Not Be

A small Louisiana community, home to the descendants of formerly enslaved Black people, continues to fight for its freedom many decades later, this time from a potentially polluting technology. FEJ StoryLog contributor Yessenia Funes recounts her journey to this Cancer Alley community, where a grant from the Fund for Environmental Journalism helped her tell the story of residents challenging a multibillion-dollar carbon capture plant.

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"Duke Energy Backs Off Renewables After North Carolina Cuts Climate Goal"

"The state repealed the utility’s 2030 emissions target in July. Duke’s response? A plan to slash solar and wind, double down on gas — and burn more coal."

Source: Canary Media, 10/03/2025

"White House To Slash $8B In Funding For Blue States"

"White House budget director Russ Vought on Wednesday said the Trump administration will cancel almost $8 billion in federal funding for green projects, directly targeting 16 states that did not vote for President Donald Trump in the presidential election."

Source: E&E News, 10/03/2025

Virginia Legislation to Manage Data Center Growth Is Stalling

"The state with the most data centers is struggling to enact laws to protect electric customers and limit the energy and environmental impacts of their explosive growth."

Source: Inside Climate News, 10/01/2025

Trump Can't Condition Disaster Grants On Immigration Policy, Judge Rules

"A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from conditioning disaster and security funds for states on their immigration policies."

Source: The Hill, 09/30/2025

Citing ‘AI Arms Race,’ Trump Admin Aims to Rekindle US Coal Industry

"The administration is opening millions of additional acres of public land to mining while slashing royalty rates and environmental regulations for coal. Environmentalists warn of skyrocketing costs and threats to land, water and air."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/30/2025

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