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Sustainable, Democratic Energy and Public Health | Briefing | EESI
This document is a transcript of a briefing held by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) on June 4, 2020, focusing on resilience initiatives, energy democracy, and public health in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following natural disasters.
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Sustainable, Democratic Energy and Public Health
This briefing transcript features a discussion between community advocate Ruth Santiago and Dr. Greg Guannel regarding energy transition, public health, and coastal resilience in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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Congressional Action on Resilient Infrastructure: Areas of Progress and Future Needs
This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines legislative progress made by the 115th Congress to improve the resilience of U.S. infrastructure against extreme weather and climate change. It details specific provisions in laws affecting disaster recovery, water systems, national defense, and natural infrastructure, while identifying remaining gaps for the 116th Congress, such as energy grid resilience and National Flood Insurance Program reform.
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