Solutions
Adding Fuel to the Fire: How the Republican Spending Bill Guts Climate and Environmental Justice Programs and Compounds Harm to Communities Across the US
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: the massive spending bill that is expected to be […]
Know Your Rights During Disasters: FEMA & Immigration Enforcement
Recent changes in the federal government have renewed concerns and fears over potential immigration enforcement actions during disasters. This has raised questions among some community members about whether they should […]
Heating Up: Higher Utility Bills and Fewer Options for Assistance for Washington & Oregon Customers
It is summer and energy bills are rising along with temperatures, increasing many people’s concerns about keeping the lights—and air conditioning—on. Despite comparatively low electricity rates in the Pacific Northwest […]
Key Reminders Amidst the Uncertainty of the Trump Administration
Given the constantly shifting legal and political terrain, our team has distilled nine key points to keep in mind as you work to center racial justice in your climate efforts. […]
Facing Disaster Alone: FEMA Rollback Threatens to Overwhelm States
Despite its central role in preparing for disasters and coordinating the federal response, the Trump Administration announced an intention to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency—thrusting states into uncertainty as […]
Defending and Advancing Climate Justice Policies
Our in-depth review of Project 2025 and campaign promises made by the President and Congressional members cause concern that fundamental environmental protections, investments in climate solutions, and support for communities […]
Increasing Energy Efficiency, Lowering Costs, and Resolving Housing Challenges for Lower-Income People in Michigan
Just Solutions, along with many of our partners, urges the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to require that the home mortgages they back meet updated energy efficiency standards. As the […]
Building Efficiency Standards Are Foundational For Broad-Based Community Resilience
Just Solutions, along with many of our partners, urges the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to require that the home mortgages they back meet updated energy efficiency standards. As the […]
Energy-Efficient Mortgages: A Unique Opportunity for Environmental Justice
Just Solutions, along with many of our partners, urges the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to require that the home mortgages they back meet updated energy efficiency standards. As the […]
Utility & Utility Justice
Keyword/Term: Utility & Utility Justice Definition: An electric utility is a publicly regulated entity that engages in the distribution and delivery of electric energy for the public, as well as […]
