Climate

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city continues to confront the long-term consequences of inadequate flood protection. Recent assessments reveal that New Orleans’ levee and flood wall system is shrinking and deteriorating, posing a serious threat to the region’s safety, economy, and eligibility for federal flood insurance. Experts estimate that $1 billion […]

For anyone who loves wild animals and the forests they call home, the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in the western United States is deeply alarming. From California to Oregon to Washington, forest fires threaten not only human communities but entire ecosystems. In response, a common approach has emerged: “managing” forests by thinning trees,

In a stunning revelation, former FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton has broken his silence, accusing the Trump administration of delaying aid for communities devastated by natural disasters. Months after being fired, Hamilton directly contradicted the administration’s claims of efficiency in disaster response, warning that officials may even be “lying” to the American people about the true

Introduction: Protecting Our Future Through Preparedness As our climate continues to shift and extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, safeguarding communities means more than emergency reaction—it demands proactive resilience. At Sustainable Action Now, we believe in strengthening systems like FEMA to help communities anticipate, adapt to, and recover from disasters. That’s why we’re

As energy costs climb across the country, the conversation around who is responsible — and what role renewable energy should play — has intensified. In a recent interview with POLITICO, Trump’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended the administration’s stance on energy policy, arguing that Democrats will be blamed for higher power prices despite growing criticism

A Growing Backlash Against Clean Energy Leadership In early August 2025, the Trump administration, backed by Republican allies in Congress, intensified pressure on the International Energy Agency (IEA)—arguing that its data and forecasts discourage essential investment in oil and gas. Top energy officials are now pushing to replace Mary Burce Warlick, the IEA’s deputy executive

In the ongoing global debate over the future of energy, recent moves by the Trump administration and its Republican allies in Congress have sparked significant controversy. They are pushing to remove the No. 2 official at the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), a pivotal institution that shapes international energy policy and climate action. The Core