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While Los Angeles Burns, Trump Chooses Schoolyard Taunts Over Climate Action
The wildfires ravaging Los Angeles are a devastating reminder of the growing cost of climate change and the urgent need for leaders who take the climate crisis seriously.
Evergreen: Banning New Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling a Resounding Win for Frontline Communities and Our Climate
Today, President Biden took a critical step to safeguard our climate future by protecting our waters from offshore drilling—a resounding win for frontline communities and our climate.
Evergreen Statement on Final Hydrogen Tax Credit Guidance
This updated guidance provides the needed certainty for clean hydrogen to scale up and provide pollution free energy in some of our most difficult to decarbonize sectors.
Evergreen Statement on Ruling In NJ Congestion Pricing Lawsuit
We are thrilled to hear that this historic program won’t be derailed by shortsighted litigation.
More Than 120,000 Americans Urge President Biden to Deny Dangerous LNG Export Applications
Over 120,000 people nationwide are calling on President Biden to reject these dangerous mega projects, safeguard vulnerable communities, and lock in critical progress for the climate.
Evergreen: New Climate Targets Reflect Growing Momentum in Nationwide Climate Leadership
This important goal is a vital step toward preserving American climate leadership and keeping the world on track to achieving a safer, more livable future.
Evergreen Statement on PJM Request to Fast-Track Gas in Interconnection Queue
This past week, PJM submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), asking for permission to prioritize gas plants in the interconnection queue ahead of other resources. In response, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: "PJM’s request to let gas plants cut...
EPA Approves California Vehicle Waiver, Securing Critical Climate Leadership
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s vehicle waiver for the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. In response, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt released the following statement: “The approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations is a crucial win for public health, climate, and consumers. Granting this...
National Climate Group Executives Thank New York Gov. Hochul For Recommitting to Congestion Pricing
Today, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt and the heads of five of the country’s other leading climate organizations sent a letter thanking New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for recommitting to implement congestion pricing and moving quickly to launch the program in early 2025. The letter comes six months after...
Evergreen: New DOE Analysis Confirms LNG Exports Come At An Unacceptable Cost
The Department of Energy’s analysis makes it clear that President Biden should reject all pending LNG export authorizations.