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Environmental Groups File for a Contested Case Hearing on Saline Data Center

November 20, 2025 Press ReleaseMichigan

Sierra Club, along with other environmental and utility watchdog groups, has officially filed for a contested case hearing with the Michigan Public Service Commission objecting to a fast-track approval for DTE Electric’s contracts to serve a massive data center in…

Lawsuit Challenges FERC Approval of Central U.S. Grid Operator’s Fast-Track Energy Plan

November 18, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States, Midwest

Earthjustice filed the lawsuit today on behalf of environmental groups Clean Wisconsin and Natural Resources Defense Council, and together with Sierra Club.

New Data Center Tax Exemption Guidelines Sidestep Clean Energy Requirements

November 18, 2025 Press ReleaseMichigan

In a letter to the board of the Michigan Strategic Fund, environmental and utility watchdog groups are requesting revisions of recently released guidelines for data center tax exemptions that do not currently comply with Michigan law.

Bipartisan Group of State Legislators Urge PJM to Adopt Ratepayer Protections

November 17, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Data center growth threatens affordability across 13 states and D.C.

Advocates Take FERC to Court Over Southwest Power Pool’s Pricey Proposal to Favor Fossil Fuels

November 17, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

The petition at the D.C. Circuit Court challenges FERC's approval of a proposal by the Southwest Power Pool that favors fossil fuels in the grid planning process.

New Jersey Leaders Can Act Now to Cut Rising Energy Bills, New Analysis Finds

November 13, 2025 Press ReleaseNew Jersey

As New Jersey families and the country face skyrocketing electricity bills, a new analysis from Synapse Energy Economics finds that state leaders can take immediate action that could save the average New Jersey household $467 per year by 2030.

As COP30 Opens, the World Is Moving Forward Without the White House 

November 7, 2025 Press ReleaseInternational

World leaders are gathering for annual global talks (COP 30) to discuss the next phase of international cooperation to confront the climate crisis.

Michigan Establishes New Rate for Large Energy Users Like Data Centers

November 6, 2025 Press ReleaseMichigan

The Michigan Public Service Commission announced a new tariff directed at new heavy energy users, such as data centers, in the Consumers Energy territory.

Illinois Passes Historic Energy Bill that Acts to Curb Surging Electricity Prices

October 30, 2025 Press ReleaseIllinois

The Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. 

Rising Demand from Data Centers Driving Reliability, Cost Concerns

October 22, 2025 Press ReleaseIllinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey

Experts warn residents in PJM states could see forced blackouts and $163 billion in additional electricity capacity costs hitting power bills from 2028-2033.

Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation to Replace “Forever Chemicals” with Cleaner Alternatives

October 13, 2025 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 682, a bill that would have eliminated harmful chemicals from household products.

History of PFAS Contamination in North Carolina

October 7, 2025 BackgrounderNorth CarolinaDr. Anna Reade, Angela Guyadeen, Dr. Katie Pelch

State leaders have considered several proposals to protect drinking water from PFAS pollution, but none have been successfully implemented.

DOE Slashes Crucial Grants for Manufacturing, Grid Upgrades

October 2, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to cut $7.5 billion in grants yesterday, threatening projects that would support U.S. manufacturers, lower energy costs for Americans, and create hundreds of thousands of high-quality domestic jobs.

Countries Announce Climate Targets: “These Targets Are the Floor, Not the Ceiling”

September 24, 2025 Press ReleaseInternational

More than 50 countries announced their climate targets and carbon pollution reduction plans during the U.N. Climate Summit. The announced targets outline steps that countries will take to reduce climate pollution by 2035.

Governor Newsom Signs Climate Action Bills into Law

September 19, 2025 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a suite of climate action bills into law today, continuing California’s climate leadership by reauthorizing and updating the cap-and-invest program through 2045.

California Moves to Phase Out Unnecessary Uses of “Forever Chemicals”

September 18, 2025 BackgrounderCaliforniaAvinash Kar

As the federal administration takes steps to weaken protections against PFAS, also known as toxic “forever chemicals,” California moves to add protections.

New Tools Show How Trump EPA Funding Cuts Harms Communities  

September 16, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Interactive maps and stories show local impacts and lived experiences of communities affected by clawbacks of federal investments.

Climate Action Bills Head to Governor Newsom’s Desk to Become Law

September 13, 2025 Press ReleaseCalifornia

California leaders sent a suite of climate action bills, some with bipartisan support, to Governor Newsom after a marathon session extending into Saturday afternoon.

EPA Seeks to Roll Back PFAS Drinking Water Rules, Keeping Millions Exposed to Toxic Forever Chemicals in Tap Water

September 12, 2025 Press ReleaseUnited States

Over 73 million people in the United States are served by water systems that have detected PFAS levels above the limits the EPA now seeks to rescind or delay.

Voluntary Is Not Enough: States Need to Intervene to Address Nitrogen Pollution

September 12, 2025 BackgrounderMinnesotaMaya Korb, J.P. Rose

It's critical that we grow food in a way that doesn’t poison drinking water, kill wildlife, and degrade ecosystems.