Leah Garden
GreenBiz Group
Leah Garden is a policy, climate and tech journalist and the former Environment Fellow with Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. She has written for The Daily Beast, The New Republic, Modern Farmer, and others, reporting on topics ranging from the sustainability of bioengineered food to the possibility of growing meat during long-haul space missions. Leah has a master's degree in Sustainability Management from American University and is an alumna of the Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University.
Climate Policy Outlook: 4 stories to know this week
California makes it legally easier for communities to hold oil companies accountable for pollution; 14 banks back nuclear power at NYC Climate Week. Read More
US ‘green bank’ makes first investment — $32 million for 18 solar plants in Arkansas
The National Clean Investment Fund announced on Tuesday its first project, prioritizing local economies and clean energy development. Read More
What utilities need to know about a clean hydrogen tax credit, per new IRS guidance
A breakdown of the IRS' newest framework for companies looking to claim the clean hydrogen tax credit. Read More
Fed’s rate cut promises tailwinds for renewable energy
Four years was a long time to wait, but with their higher upfront and capital costs, clean energy companies will see benefits from lower interest rates. Read More
CSRD: What you need to know about the EU reporting mandate
Here's an essential guide to the sustainability directive to help you kick-start your mandated disclosure journey. Read More
Climate Policy Outlook: Top stories of the week
BlackRock takes FERC's stamp approval to the bank in its largest acquisition in over a decade; Michigan shines as a winning case study for the Inflation Reduction Act. Read More
Clean energy projects: What to know about the permitting logjam
More than 1,000 projects tread water as they wait an average of four years for a federal permit. Read More
4 climate policy updates: What to know this week
The Biden administration feels the strain of election season; Arizona's attorney general backs environmental groups in a lawsuit against a natural gas power plant. Read More
Texas lawsuit targets anti-ESG laws
A lawsuit accusing Texas of violating the First and 14th amendments for punishing companies for reducing their reliance on fossil fuels could have implications beyond the Lone Star state. Read More
This week in climate policy: 4 stories you should know about
Ohio holds FirstEnergy accountable for pay-to-play; Dominion secures lease to another offshore wind plant. Read More
