Green Building and Renewable Energy on Long Island
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Working with Long Island's Most Experienced Electricians means that customers of our signatory contractors are able to reduce their ongoing energy and operating costs, and create healthier, safer, and more productive working environments for their workers, improving their health, productivity, and profitability. As more and more companies, developers, commercial real estate firms, healthcare facilities and others on Long Island strive for energy efficiency via the LEED Certification, the Long Island... Read More
IBEW-NECA Reminds Dock Owners on Electrical Safety

https://labortribune.com/ibew-neca-electrical-connection-reminds-boat-dock-owners-to-check-electrical-safety/

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IBEW-NECA partnership issues safety reminders to boat dock owners about proper electrical installations and maintenance protocols. Source: labortribune.com
Hard Work, Positivity Help Member Find Success (EW)

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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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Federal cuts to EPA funding force municipalities to shoulder the financial burden of climate resilience projects independently. Source: grist.org
Administration Shutters Climate Studies (EW)

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

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The Trump administration has terminated over 100 climate research studies, impacting scientific understanding of environmental changes. Source: technologyreview.com
How Unions Are Shaping America's Clean Energy Revolution

https://www.coletivometranca.com.br/en/news_en/the-surprising-new-battleground-for-good-paying-jobs-how-unions-are-shaping-americas-green-revolution/65361/#google_vignette

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Labor unions are positioning themselves at the forefront of America's clean energy transition, advocating for policies that create good-paying union jobs while advancing climate goals. Construction unions are actively pushing for legislation supporting geothermal energy, battery storage, building retrofits, and nuclear power projects that prioritize union labor and worker protections.
What's Behind Google's $10M Pledge to Train Electricians

https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/why-google-just-pledged-10-million-to-train-electricians/91186132

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Google announces a $10 million initiative to train 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices over five years to address critical labor shortages. The program combines traditional electrician skills with AI-based tools as tech giants face unprecedented power demands from data centers supporting artificial intelligence expansion.
Sec-Treas Noble: IBEW at Center of Nuclear Power Revolution (EW)

https://ibew.org/ist-noble-ibew-at-center-of-a-nuclear-power-revolution

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IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul Noble discusses how the union is positioning itself as a key player in America's nuclear power renaissance. The article explores the IBEW's role in training skilled workers for next-generation nuclear facilities and the union's strategic approach to clean energy infrastructure development.