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Biden Admin’s Newly Strengthened Soot Standard Will Prevent Thousands of Air Pollution Deaths Each Year
EPA is tightening its grip on dangerous air pollution and will prevent 4,500 deaths per year—and hundreds of thousands of other medically related events.
Evergreen Statement on Climate Investments in Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
In response to the release of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal, including its climate investments, Evergreen Action State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “For Pennsylvania to maintain its legacy as a national energy leader, clean energy needs to be at the forefront of its strategy....
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Climate-Denying Bill To Deprive PA Consumers and Block Federal Investment
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to pass a bill that would effectively block Pennsylvania from participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Senate Bill 1508 was introduced Friday and with today’s passage through committee, now advances to the full Senate for consideration. In response,...
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...