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UN General Assembly Reinforces Accountability for Climate Polluters

Press ReleaseNew York, International
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution yesterday affirming the International Court of Justice’s ruling that countries have an obligation to reduce carbon pollution within their borders and are legally responsible to live up to climate pledges, while reducing…
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How Solar Will Keep the ACs Humming This Summer: Key Takeaways from NERC’s Summer Assessment

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesChristy Walsh, Dr. Yamit Lavi
New, clean energy is critical to keeping the lights on and air conditioners humming.
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States Can Act Now to Create Workplace Heat Standards

BackgrounderUnited StatesJuanita Constible
There are several pathways to heat standards, which vary by the different buckets of state plan states and territories.

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EPA’s New Methane Limits Will Protect Public Health, Climate

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Environmental Protection Agency today proposed the first national limits on methane emissions from existing oil and gas operations. The protections, which also include stronger requirements for new wells and equipment, will significantly cut an array of other harmful air pollutants…

Groups Sue EPA for Stronger Clean Air Protections

Press ReleaseUnited States
NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council), together with Sierra Club and the Environmental Integrity Project, sued the Environmental Protection Agency today to force it to fulfill its Clean Air Act obligations and require states to close polluter loopholes in state…

CDOT Releases Draft Transportation Pollution Standard

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) released its draft Greenhouse Gas Pollution Standard today to determine how to spend more than $2.5 billion in annual state transportation funding. With this rule in place, CDOT and local transportation planning organizations across the state…

DOE Proposes Repeal of Illegal Dishwasher Rule

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Energy (DOE) today moved to repeal a Trump-era rule that allowed certain new dishwashers to be made and sold without any limits on energy and water consumption.

DOE Proposes Reversal of Trump-Era Showerhead Rule

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Energy (DOE) moved today to protect consumers from shower products that waste energy and water and increase their utility bills. In a notice today, DOE announced a proposed rule to eliminate a Trump-era change to the definition…

Colorado First State to Pass Labor-Backed Electrification Policy

Press ReleaseColorado
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB21-246 today, making his state the first in the nation to pass an electrification policy with support from organized labor. The Colorado BlueGreen Alliance-backed legislation will help Coloradans upgrade to efficient electric appliances, furnaces, and…

Denver Releases Renewable Heating and Cooling Plan

Press ReleaseDenver
The Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR) released a Renewable Heating and Cooling Plan today showing how Denver residents can heat and cool their homes and businesses efficiently with clean electricity. The Plan describes opportunities to electrify…

EPA to Consider Strengthening Health Protections for Soot Pollution

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Environmental Protection Agency today announced it will reconsider a December 2020 Trump administration refusal to strengthen National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for soot, noting that the current standards may not protect public health and welfare, as required under…

DOE Takes Steps on Overdue Efficiency Standards for Light Bulbs

Press ReleaseUnited States
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) notice today re-evaluating its prior determination that the Secretary of Energy was not required to implement the statutory backstop requirement for general service lamps (GSLs).

New Guide Charts Path to High-Road Clean Energy Jobs

Press ReleaseCalifornia
As the Biden-Harris administration looks to create good union jobs and tackle climate change at the same time, a new guide charts how cities can incorporate workforce development and equity goals into their climate action plans.