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Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) Our mission is to advance science-based solutions for climate change, energy, and environmental chal Working for a sustainable energy future

10/06/2026

Feeling down in the dumps about waste? Waste comes in many forms, from plastics and household trash to building materials and hazardous byproducts. When not managed properly, it damages ecosystems, pollutes waterways, and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

Many items (like plastic bags and batteries) end up in the landfill because there are not convenient or well-known systems in place to recycle themā€”watch this video for a few smart tips!

Check out EESIā€™s new topic page to learn about waste streams and policies for building a circular economy: https://ow.ly/uYZV50ZV8e2

10/06/2026

Are you one of the 38% of Americans who read novels every year? Have you enjoyed books by Richard Adams, Octavia E. Butler, or Ursula K. Le Guin? You may have knowingly or unknowingly read climate fictionā€”literature that describes the effects of climate change and, often, successful or unsuccessful human responses in the near or far future.

This week on The Climate Conversation, we spoke to author and professor Allegra Hyde about processing climate hope and grief through fiction and how she teaches the genre in the classroom at Smith College. In this clip, hear why her students are officially "over" writing climate dystopias.

Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/q1TA50ZV73p

Join EESI and World Resources Institute on October 7 at 1pm for a briefing about the benefits of interregional transmiss...
10/02/2026

Join EESI and World Resources Institute on October 7 at 1pm for a briefing about the benefits of interregional transmission for the economy, climate, and grid reliability. Panelists will discuss the current state of interregional transmission, the regulatory and institutional hurdles to progress, and emerging policy solutions.

Speakers:
āš”Mark Falinski, Senior Manager for Power Transition and Decarbonization, World Resources Institute
āš”Rachel Levine, Senior Transmission Policy Analyst, Niskanen Center
āš”Daniel Palken, Director of Infrastructure for Energy & Permitting, Arnold Ventures

RSVP for this online event: https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/100726grid

09/30/2026

To kick off Season 12 of The Climate Conversation podcast, EESI sat down with Cerenity Frederick, Howard University student and Future Climate Leaders scholar. In this clip, Cerenity shared how her childhood in Riviera Beach, Florida, informed her vision for a more just future. She also told us about her Capitol Hill internship and starting her own mentorship program.

Launched in 2021 and managed by UNCF, EESIā€™s Future Climate Leaders Scholarship program supports undergraduate students pursuing a career relevant to environmental, clean energy, and climate policy at a historically-Black college or university in the mid-Atlantic or southern region. Cerenity is among our future climate leaders of the 2025-2026 academic year.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-2027 ARE DUE OCTOBER 1!

Listen to our interview with Cerenity here: https://ow.ly/32IX50ZTiBc

And apply for the Future Climate Leaders Scholarship here: https://ow.ly/w1yb50ZTiBb

Background šŸ“ø Doug Kerr via Flickr

With a humble and quiet strength, 89 Backpack has been crowned Katmai National Park & Preserve's 2026 Fat Bear Week Cham...
09/30/2026

With a humble and quiet strength, 89 Backpack has been crowned Katmai National Park & Preserve's 2026 Fat Bear Week Champion! He has successfully upgraded his favorite sitting rock to the fat bear throne after a close final against his opponent, 910.

Who was the winner in your heart? Let us know in the comments! šŸ»šŸ†

Photo courtesy of C. Loberg / Katmai National Park

09/28/2026

This is your final reminder to apply for EESI's Policy Director position by Wednesday (September 30)! Our Policy Director will lead the design of our educational resources with broad bipartisan appeal for members of Congress, their staff, and the public. They will also inform overall organizational strategy and decision-making, assist with budget preparation, and contribute to grant reporting and grant proposal development.

The details:
šŸ“† Deadline: September 30, 2026
ā­ Salary range: $95,000 to $115,000
šŸ“¦ Excellent benefits package, including family health insurance and dental coverage

Apply now at eesi.org/careers

šŸ˜ļøOver the past 50 years, the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program has improved the lives of mo...
09/23/2026

šŸ˜ļøOver the past 50 years, the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program has improved the lives of more than 7.2 million households. About 35,000 homes are weatherized annually, supporting 8,500 jobs, and saving each household an average of $372 on utility bills!

How? By stopping air leaks and energy waste at every opportunity. This graphic explores the many ways that weatherization funds can be used. To learn more, check out Miguel YaƱez-Barnuevo's new article on this win-win-win climate solution and its history of effective federal-state partnerships.

šŸ‘€šŸ“– https://ow.ly/9o9350ZQESM

Contrary to popular belief, it's fertilizerā€”not loveā€”that makes the world go round! This Thursday, during Climate Week N...
09/22/2026

Contrary to popular belief, it's fertilizerā€”not loveā€”that makes the world go round! This Thursday, during Climate Week NYC, NRDC is hosting a discussion on smart fertilizer policy for a sustainable world. RSVP by 9/23 here: https://ow.ly/VORm50ZQjju

If this sounds up your alley, we also partnered with our friends at NRDC on a recent briefing, Fertile Ground for Reform: A Research Roadmap for Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution. Check out the recording and summary notes at https://ow.ly/8WOr50ZQjjs

As bears prepare for hibernation, it's not survival of the fittest, but survival of the fattest! šŸ»ā ā Katmai Conservancy's...
09/21/2026

As bears prepare for hibernation, it's not survival of the fittest, but survival of the fattest! šŸ»ā 
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Katmai Conservancy's annual Fat Bear Week tournament spotlights the brown bears of Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska. From June to September, brown bears feast on salmon to bulk up for hibernation. The more weight they put on, the more likely they are to survive the winter.ā  šŸŽ£
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Fat bears are also important from a climate perspective. Their main food source is salmon, a keystone species that is indicative of healthy ecosystems. Healthy ecosystems are critical for climate adaptation, and they also provide benefits for carbon sequestration. ā 
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šŸ† Vote for your favorite bear from September 22-29 to decide the 2026 Fat Bear champion!
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You can learn more about Fat Bear Week and the importance of wildlife conservation here: https://ow.ly/rqlg50ZPSsc

Join EESI online this Friday at noon for a briefing about the environmental and economic impacts of this year's Super El...
09/21/2026

Join EESI online this Friday at noon for a briefing about the environmental and economic impacts of this year's Super El NiƱo, which is projected to be the largest in 150 years. This briefing will examine the meteorological causes and anticipated impacts of Super El NiƱo, including flooding, droughts, extreme heat, wildfires, and severe winter storms.

Panelists:
šŸŒ©ļøMatt Rogers, President, Meteorologist and Co-Founder, Commodity Weather Group, LLC, Capital Weather Contributor
šŸŒ©ļøDoug Hilderbrand, Executive Director, American Weather Enterprise Association (AWEA)

Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.) will provide video remarks. RSVP here to join us online: https://ow.ly/RE0F50ZPSlL

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