The Emerald Review
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Terminating the Green New Deal” which halted all disbursements of federal funding for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Part of a larger order to “[Unleash] American Energy,” Trump’s funding pause took aim at the landmark package […]
When members of the U.S. ski team glided off the lift at the world championships in France this February, their sleek blue and white race suits were not just for style; they were intended to make a point about the sport’s future. Designed using satellite imagery of melting polar ice caps, the suits—and the athletes—made […]
With the midterm elections just days away and millions of Americans already heading to the polls for early voting, the climate is heating up — in both a political and literal sense. In the two years since the last federal election, the United States has seen record-breaking temperatures, devastating floods, raging wildfires, and more. But […]
“When I think of climate change, I think of jobs.” President Biden has long echoed this mantra, from the early days of his presidential campaign, to his first days in the White House. Now, as he approaches a year into his presidency, how does President Biden plan to deliver on this promise? On his first […]
Two alleged criminals are locked in cells on opposite sides of a jail. The police enter each cell separately and tell each criminal they have gathered enough evidence to convict them of a minor crime that will land them one year in prison. If one of the prisoners reveals key evidence to convict the other […]