Climate Change Impacts in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic—And What We Can Do
Paula ChampagneYoung activists call for swift action on climate change during the 2019 Climate Strike in Boston. Climate change impacts in Boston include sea level rise, dangerous storm surge, and dangerous heat waves. Climate change does not affect all regions the...2021 CalTrout Legislative Outlook
by Redgie Collins CalTrout Staff Attorney Legislative Outlook in 2021 As we welcome the Biden and Harris administration to the White House and a new California legislature into session, CalTrout has taken some time to reflect and prepare for 2021. Regardless of...
States, Tribes, and Dam Owner Announce Agreement for Klamath River Dam Removal
By: Thomas O’Keefe Governor Newsom, Oregon Governor Brown, Tribal Leaders and Klamath Dam Owner Announce Agreement to Advance Historic Salmon Restoration Plan Last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom joined with Oregon Governor Kate Brown, leaders of the...
FERC’s Economic Analysis of Hydroelectric Projects
FERC conducts economic analysis for projects using the methodology required by the 1995 Mead decision, which prevents forecasting energy prices. While this made sense at the time, climate change and renewable energy sources make this approach outdated.