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EPA Greenlights More Toxic Tailpipe Pollution

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed delaying new standards that would limit toxic tailpipe pollution that cause soot and smog.
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The Cost of the United States’ Dependence on Oil

Ed Board MemoUnited StatesAlexandra Adams
The country's entire economy is more vulnerable to oil price and supply shocks. In a global market, that means there’s one solution: Reduce dependence on oil.

Trump Administration Repeals Landmark Public Lands Rule

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
The Department of the Interior repealed the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, eliminating the regulatory requirement that conservation be weighed alongside mining, drilling, timber, and grazing across 245 million acres of public lands.

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NRDC: Big Oil Extracts Windfall in Latest Cap-and-Invest Regs

ReactionSan Francisco
California’s proposed cap-and-invest regulations cede a significant and undeserved windfall to Big Oil, according to experts at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). The Trump Administration has lavished fossil fuel interests with policy gifts and tax breaks from their first day…

A New Leader for CARB

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Liane Randolph stepped down as chair of the California Air Resources Board, and Lauren Sanchez will assume this role.

The Pulse on California’s Legislative Session

BackgrounderCaliforniaVictoria Rome

The state's environmental and climate advocates, as well our allies in the legislature, are working to advance environmental goals, protect public health, and bolster community resilience to our changing climate.

How Western States Can Save the Colorado River

Press ReleaseLos Angeles
A new report from the UCLA Institute of Environment & Sustainability and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) demonstrates the importance of wastewater recycling for the mitigation of the outsized and much-litigated water demands placed on Colorado River. Recycling treated wastewater…

Governor Newsom and CA Legislature Agree on Path to Clean, Reliable Energy

Press ReleaseSacramento
Governor Gavin Newsom and the California state legislature have announced an agreement to protect the reliability of California's energy grid amid the state's transition to clean energy. The bill centers the procurement of clean electricity, expedition of electric infrastructure projects, strengthening…

Governor Newsom Proposes FY 2022-23 Budget Prioritizing Climate Resilience

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Governor Newsom announced the administration’s proposed budget today, highlighting an ongoing public health and science-based response to the coronavirus pandemic, support for children, families, schools and vulnerable communities, and investments to improve our state’s resiliency in the face of the…

Denver Releases Climate Protection Fund 5 Year Plan

Press ReleaseColorado
The Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency released a 5 Year Plan to allocate the Climate Protection Fund. Denver voters approved the Fund in November 2020 by passing Ballot Measure 2A, which created an additional 0.25% sales tax…

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…

Governor Newsom Proposes California Comeback Plan

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Governor Gavin Newsom proposed his $100 billion California Comeback Plan today – the biggest economic recovery package in California history. Among other priorities, the proposal allocates financial resources to help consumers struggling with utility debt and address the impacts of…

Governor Newsom Declares Drought Emergency in Two California Counties

Press ReleaseCalifornia
California Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency in Sonoma and Mendocino counties as California and much of the West face drought and near-drought conditions that threaten the economy, public health, and ecosystems. The declaration allows for the…

New Report: Equitable Pathways to Meet Colorado's Climate Goals

Press ReleaseColorado
A new report released today shows how Colorado can reach its ambitious climate goals in a way that cuts dangerous pollution, particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution. The findings highlight the need for swiftly powering the electric sector…