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Congress should address the real affordability crisis—not waste time turning decade-old clean car standards into a political boogeyman. 

The state legislature leads the way with new health and environmental bills.

California is re-evaluating how to more equitably reduce the catastrophic wildfire risk that’s driving up electricity bills and insurance premiums.

It’s time to modernize the antiquated water pricing system and create one that factors in resilience, capital improvements, and efficiency.

The California legislature passed a package of climate action bills as the Trump administration backslides on federal commitments.

California’s state legislature, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, and New York City Council pass lifesaving cooling bills.

California prioritizes 500 new truck charging ports, providing a model for other states. 

Colorado's governor has released a new vision for reducing emissions from transportation, with a focus on expanding transportation options for all residents.

Despite public promises to embrace zero-emission trucks, some manufacturers are quietly sabotaging the shift to cleaner vehicles, putting public health at risk.

This action marks an important step in reducing delays that could undermine progress toward the state’s climate and air quality standards. But it doesn’t go far enough.

EVs reduce electricity rates for all utility customers, and recent legislation accelerates a cycle of more EVs, better climate, better health, and lower rates.

A look at Colorado provides examples of how to build a transportation system that is just, equitable, and sustainable.

Diesel trucks, making up just 6 percent of vehicles in California, are responsible for a disproportionate amount of harmful emissions, severely impacting communities near freight routes like those in the Inland Empire.

As state agencies begin their evaluation of the 20 petitions proposing changes to California's MPA network, it is crucial to strive for ambitious ocean conservation actions.

This legislative session, Colorado once again solidified its place as a climate leader by taking on new and innovative approaches to reduce emissions and protect the environment.

CTC's $105M highway widening grant shows it has lost the plot when it comes to following Governor Newsom’s and the Legislature’s stated climate directives.

Senate Bill 218 passes to ensure Colorado’s utilities meet growing customer demand for electric cars, trucks, homes, and appliances.

SB24-230 offers a tremendous opportunity to fund transit service through a fee on oil and gas production in Colorado—linking a key source of climate and ozone pollution with a key solution.

Colorado urgently needs to step up to safeguard our wetlands and streams left vulnerable by the Sackett decision.