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An Earthshot for Clean Steel and Aluminum
DOE should launch a "Zero for Zero in Ten" Steel Shot to drive a zero dollar difference for zero-emissions steel in ten years.


Leveraging DOE Authorities and Assets to Strengthen the U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Base
Climate action and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness are deeply intertwined and require a coordinated strategy.


Updating the State Energy Program to Promote Regional Manufacturing and Economic Revitalization
A resilient, secure, & prosperous clean energy economy increasingly demands investments in advanced energy manufacturing and supply chains.


Deploy a National Network of Air-Pollution and CO2 Sensors in 300 American Cities by 2030
The U.S. should deploy air-pollution emission sensors in 300 American cities by 2030 to drive critical climate and air-quality decisions.


Pathways to Net-zero Soil Loss by 2050
The Biden Administration should announce its intention to achieve net-zero soil loss by 2050.


Improving Environmental Outcomes from Infrastructure by Addressing Permitting Delays
Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration should clarify environmental regulatory requirements and standing for litigation under NEPA.


American Rescue Plan Funding: A Playbook for Efficiently Getting the Lead Out
A data-driven approach to rid American communities of the pernicious effects of lead contamination in water systems.


Ensuring Good Governance of Carbon Dioxide Removal
CDR implementation would responsibly, equitably, and effectively combat climate change by achieving net-negative CO2 emissions.


Support Electrification at Regional Airports to Preserve Competitiveness & Improve Health Outcomes
The Biden Administration should electrify the entire aviation ecosystem to eliminate airport lead emissions and create jobs.


Reduce Disaster Costs by Better Tracking Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
Smoke from wildfire disasters kills many more people than direct exposure to wildfire flames, and impacts many more communities.


Strengthening the Economy, Health, & Climate Security through Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems
This report explores how the agricultural sector can support, and be supported by, policies that advance science, technology and innovation.


Building Back with a Cleaner Power Grid for America
Achieving energy decarbonization in America will require a power grid supplied by renewable energy and backed by ample energy storage.


Averting Environmental Risks in the New Space Age
As the movie Gravity illustrated, a collision in space can set off a chain reaction, spreading large amounts of dangerous space junk.


The Energy Transition Workforce Initiative
The energy transition underway in the United States presents a unique set of opportunities to put Americans back to work.


A Carbon Tax to Combat Climate Change and Support Low-Income Households
A tax-and-dividend approach that mitigates the challenging impacts that carbon policies have on poor and suburban/rural communities.


Disrupting Vulnerability Traps and Catalyzing Community Resilience
The Federal Government should radically enhance its efforts to build community disaster resilience.


Eliminate Billion-Dollar Disasters: Equitable Science-Based Disaster Policy for a Resilient Future
The Federal Government should overhaul federal disaster policy to eliminate devastating billion-dollar disasters.


Enabling Better Access to Federal Transportation Funds for Small and Rural Communities
An approach to simplify and expand access to the BUILD program at the Department of Transportation.


Preventing the Next Pandemics: An Upstream Approach to Novel National Security Threats
A Federal strategy to monitor and mitigate the major factors that contribute to emerging infectious disease to eliminate future pandemics.


Sustaining the 2020 Biking Boom
The next administration should encourage a nationwide shift from driving to cycling by adjusting cost, road design, and safety policies.
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