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The EPA State and Local Climate and Energy Program offers free tools and technical resources to help states pursue their climate, clean energy, and equity goals. One key resource to support government policy makers and community advocates is the State…

In 2019, the Natural Resource Defense Council and other organizations filed suit against the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging violations of the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) statutes regarding discharge of hazardous substances. EPA and the…

The agriculture sector must become more competitive, resilient, and inclusive to support Cambodia’s economic growth and the many Cambodians dependent on agriculture as their main source of income.  This means improving access to finance, boosting value…

Mongolia’s electricity and heating sectors face numerous challenges, including a reliance on coal-fired plants and antiquated infrastructure that struggles to meet demand. Limited reserve capacity means the government often must import expensive power…

Ghana has made tremendous gains in improving its citizens’ wellbeing, halving the number of people living in poverty and improving chronic malnutrition rates. Yet Northern Ghana lags, as it is home to 75% of the country’s poorest citizens, and food…

Climate change is a crisis impacting communities across the United States, and Americans are already feeling its effects. While climate-related hazards have devastating effects on all communities, low- and moderate-income communities, including…

Across sub-Saharan Africa, at least 100,000 health facilities lack access to reliable electricity and internet connections. This gap threatens health when clinics can’t keep the lights on for nighttime services or reliably provide patients with oxygen…

Senegal’s government services in education, health, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) face continued challenges that slow the country’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Lack of access to data-driven systems prevents…

The World Health Organization estimates that about 608,000 people died from malaria in 2022, a slight decrease from the prior year, but still higher than before the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Young children and pregnant women are among the…

The climate crisis, an existential challenge for all of humanity, disproportionately affects women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, and other marginalized groups. To avoid the most calamitous effects, governments must take decisive action soon to implement…