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With Goffman Confirmation, EPA Must Ramp up Pace on Strong Pollution Rules
Joseph Goffman has already been leading the air office; now that it’s official, it’s time for him to get its work over the finish line.
It’s Official: President Biden Just Took a Big Step To Pause LNG Terminals, Prioritize Those on The Frontline
With today’s announcement, President Biden showed us he’s listening to frontline communities and serving the country well.
Evergreen: Reported Pause and Review of LNG Terminal Approvals Would Be Critical Step Towards Climate and Environmental Justice
In response to the New York Times reporting that the Biden administration is pausing a decision on the Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project along with 16 other natural gas export terminals, Evergreen Action Energy Transition Policy Lead Mattea Mrkusic released the following statement: “If this reporting is...
After Trump’s New Hampshire Win, Voters Face Clear Choice on Climate
It’s been clear for months that this primary has been little more than a sideshow.
Midwest Governors Made Historic Progress on Climate in 2023. Here’s How They Can Build on That Momentum in 2024.
2023 was a historic year for climate progress in the Midwest, with billions unlocked in new clean energy investment, major legislative actions to increase clean energy deployment, and the enactment of two new 100 percent clean energy laws. This week, key Midwestern clean energy governors begin their State of the...
In Letters to Governors, Climate and Transportation Orgs Call for Strong Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
States lead on climate by building transportation systems that provide better choices. To get us there, a coalition of national and state climate and transportation organizations sent letters today to governors in 22 states who are on the record supporting climate action, urging them to set ambitious greenhouse gas emissions...
California Introduces Landmark Utility Accountability Legislation
Today, California State Sen. Dave Min introduced new legislation to prevent utility companies from using ratepayers’ money to fund political lobbying efforts. By closing existing loopholes and strengthening enforcement measures, the bill will protect California customers from unknowingly bankrolling gas and electric companies’ fights against climate action. A bipartisan national...
Ahead of Gov. Shapiro 2024 Budget Address, Climate Groups Release 9-Step Action Checklist for PA to Maximize Federal Clean Energy Investment
Pennsylvania Climate Groups Lay Out Roadmap for Clean Energy Actions That Shapiro Administration Can Prioritize in 2024 Agenda and Budget Proposal Today, a coalition of Pennsylvania climate groups released a new action checklist detailing nine steps that Gov. Josh Shapiro can take to make Pennsylvania a leader in clean...
Daimler & Volvo Group Efforts to Delay Clean Truck Transition in US Draw International Criticism
Letters to Daimler & Volvo Group CEOs Highlight Their Interference In Advancing a Strong Federal Clean Trucks Rule; Request Support
Biden Admin Shuts Down Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Keen On Destroying Clean Hydrogen
Deep-pocketed lobbyists have been dead-set on chaining U.S. hydrogen production to dirty fossil fuels, but today the Biden administration shut them down.