SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Biden admin. has handed out $100 billion in clean energy grants, with more than 80% of available funds to be allocated by Trump's inauguration. Republicans prefer a 'scalpel, not a hatchet' approach to the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. Energy Department races to approve $55 billion in clean energy loans before Trump halts the program. $1.2 billion is awarded for states to build low-carbon infrastructure, but funding may be halted under Trump. Utilities advised to manage EV load growth before infrastructure investments. North Carolina sues Duke Energy for climate deception. Renewable energy developers oppose PJM's fast-track approval plan favoring fossil fuels. Consumer advocates in Illinois and Ohio oppose PJM's gas-priority grid plan. California advocates demand environmental and labor commitments from Imperial Valley's lithium industry. Justice Gorsuch recuses from a Utah oil-hauling case due to ties with Colorado petroleum magnate. Climate change significantly contributed to recent inflation due to extreme weather impacts on oil refineries and food production.

Aura Biosciences reports positive Phase 2 data for bel-sar in early-stage choroidal melanoma and Phase 1 data in NMIBC, with ongoing Phase 3 CoMpass trial in Europe. The company plans to expand bel-sar's development to metastases in the choroid and ocular surface cancers, with a strong cash position to support operations into 2H 2026.

A workshop on disability trends among U.S. working-age populations (25-64) will be held Oct 15-16, 2024, focusing on measurement, social/economic factors, and COVID-19 implications. It aims to identify research and data priorities, considering labor force participation and public programs, and will discuss interventions and social safety net policies.