Industry and IBEW News

Administration Shutters Climate Studies (EW)

https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/02/1117653/the-trump-administration-has-shut-down-more-than-100-climate-studies/

The Trump administration has terminated over 100 climate research studies, impacting scientific understanding of environmental changes. Source: technologyreview.com

Hard Work, Positivity Help Member Find Success (EW)

https://ibew.org/hard-work-positivity-help-a-calif-member-find-ibew-success-after-prison/

California IBEW member overcomes incarceration challenges through determination and union support to build a successful electrical career. Source: ibew.org

Mayors Make Climate Action Personal

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/06/mayors-cities-local-climate-action-green-spaces/

City mayors across America are implementing grassroots climate initiatives and expanding green spaces to address environmental challenges locally. Source: motherjones.com

EU Warned By Advisers Not to Weaken Goal

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/eu-warned-by-advisers-not-weaken-new-climate-goal-2025-06-02/

European Union climate advisers caution against diluting ambitious environmental targets in upcoming policy decisions. Source: reuters.com

Hundreds of EPA Grants Cut, Leaving Cities on the Hook

https://grist.org/cities/trump-cuts-hundreds-of-epa-grants-leaving-cities-on-the-hook-for-climate-resiliency/

Federal cuts to EPA funding force municipalities to shoulder the financial burden of climate resilience projects independently. Source: grist.org