The Inflation Reduction Act, which contains $369 billion in investments to boost clean energy and curb greenhouse gas emissions, was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022. It is by far the most sweeping climate legislation in U.S. history.

A year ago, the U.S. passed the Inflation Reduction Act, giving the world’s biggest historical emitter of carbon dioxide its first major piece of legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. So, how have the first 12 months of this historic climate law gone? In a special series, Canary Media takes stock of the law's impact so far — and the work that remains to be done.