GCC's Climate Policy Blog

Launched in Spring 2021, GCC's Climate Policy Blog provides commentary and analysis on climate and energy current events, law, and policy at all levels of government. Bringing together GCC's collaborative work and our staff's unique insights, we shed light on the latest developments in the fight against the climate crisis, and what they mean for a cleaner, better future.

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Blog | What’s New in EPA’s Final Rule Rescinding the Endangerment Finding

On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Final Rule rescinding its 2009 Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gases (GHGs). In September, the Georgetown Climate Center summarized...February 26, 2026

Blog | Better Together: Celebrating Regional Resilience Successes

Regional Collaboratives Forum (RCF) celebrates 50th meeting & continued success These days, the outlook for so much of U.S. climate adaptation policy is in flux. Federal leadership is pulling back critical funding...February 2, 2026

Blog | New Federal Water Rule Would Weaken Flood Protection for People & Communities

When a developer wants to develop areas such as wetlands or intermittently flowing streams, the Clean Water Act requires them to get a permit. The Army Corps of Engineers reviews these projects to assess how they'll...December 16, 2025

Blog | “Large Electric Loads”: What They Are, Why They Matter, and What States Can Do

By Melissa Birchard, Mitigation Program Director, and Nate Burnand, Senior Associate Over the coming months, the Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) will be exploring best practices and policy solutions that can help state...November 18, 2025

Blog | EPA’s Proposed Endangerment Finding Revocation Purports to Limit Both Federal and State Climate Authority

By Amanda Lineberry, Senior Associate On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to rescind the cornerstone 2009 Endangerment Finding that enables EPA to regulate greenhouse gases (GHGs)...September 10, 2025

Blog | How WRDA 2024 advances climate resilience policy

Big funding bills like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) have justly received the lion’s share of attention for their unprecedented investments in climate adaptation and...December 20, 2024

Blog | New State Transportation & Climate Planning Requirements Offer Models for GHG-conscious Investment

A trio of states build upon an emerging body of policies to align transportation investments with climate action planning, demonstrating opportunities for others to follow. In recent months, three states — Hawaii,...August 6, 2024

Blog | Leading By Example: Federal Agencies Update their Adaptation Plans

On June 20, 2024, The Biden-Harris Administration announced the release of updated Climate Adaptation Plans developed by 28 federal agencies and departments. The plans “expand agency efforts to ensure their facilities,...July 31, 2024

Blog | Planning for Deep Decarbonization

Alice Kaswan is an Affiliated Scholar with the Georgetown Climate Center, from the University of San Francisco School of Law. This article was originally published by the Center for Progressive Reform, where Kaswan is...June 13, 2024

Blog | Celebrating Climate Planning on Earth Day: A Look at Priority Climate Action Plans Across the U.S.

By Grace Gibson, GCC Climate Fellow As we recognize the 55th Earth Day this year, consider a notable milestone in the U.S.: climate planning is happening in all 50 states. While many states have over a decade of...April 22, 2024