Posts Tagged Climate & Environmental Justice
What Are Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)? Breaking Down EPA’s Proposed Rule
Mercury and air toxics are a problem for our public health. EPA just released a proposed rule to curb these toxic chemicals from their largest source—power plants. Here’s what it says and why it should be strengthened.
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How We Can Advance Environmental Justice by Tackling Transportation Sector Pollution
Transportation is an environmental justice issue. By evaluating programs like NEVI, one of the first Justice40 programs to roll out, we can help ensure government agencies and states center equity in the push towards a clean transportation future.
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The State of the Union Must Highlight Climate Victories and Chart a Bold Path Forward
In his State of the Union, President Biden must chart a clear path forward to ensure he finishes the job and delivers popular, bold climate action for the American people.
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Stop the Willow Project: ConocoPhillips’ Disastrous Plan to Drill the Western Arctic
ConocoPhillips announced today that they raked in a staggering $4.53 billion in earnings this quarter – a 90% surge compared to this time last year.
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EPA Must Accelerate Rulemakings to Leave Transportation Pollution in the Dust
EPA must take three important steps to curb transportation pollution and protect vulnerable communities.
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Indoor Air Pollution is a Public Health Crisis. President Biden Can Do Something About It.
Indoor air pollution is inflicting premature death and illness in communities across the country. Our new report lays out how President Biden can act to eliminate that pollution.
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How Can President Biden Drive Toward 100% Zero-Emissions Buildings?
Evergreen’s new report lays out an executive action agenda for clean buildings standards, investments, and justice.
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Hannah Soundrarajan: My Mother's Sun
No matter how academic it becomes, at its heart, climate work is personal work.
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Four Reasons We Must Stop the Mountain Valley Pipeline
Senator Manchin wants the Mountain Valley Pipeline fast-tracked in a “side deal” – but its approval would be a disaster for both environmental justice and our climate.
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Three Reasons Why EPA Must Approve California’s Vehicle Emissions Waiver
Vehicles make up the largest share of emissions in the country. EPA must allow California to set ambitious clean truck regulations to keep the nation on a path to achieving President Biden’s climate commitments.
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