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Trump Administration Tries to Red Light NYC’s Congestion Pricing Project: “They Cannot Slam the Brakes on This Program”

February 19, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York City

The Trump administration reversed course on New York City’s congestion pricing project today.

Legislative Leaders Announce Bills to Protect New Yorkers from Exposure to Dangerous PFAS

February 5, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

Legislators today announced the bills they are sponsoring to protect New Yorkers from exposure to PFAS through everyday household items such as textiles, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, children’s products, cosmetics, and menstrual products.

Over 185 Community, Business, and Environmental Organizations Oppose Proposed Wood Pellet Projects in California   

January 22, 2025 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Draft environmental impact report on two proposed Drax plants that would produce more than one million metric tons of wood pellets per year draw comments from over 45,000 individuals.

Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Lacks Essential Climate Policies: Cap-and-Invest and the NY HEAT Act

January 21, 2025 Press ReleaseNew York

As part of her Executive Budget released today, Governor Hochul did not include a promised cap-and-invest program or the NY HEAT Act.

Governor Hochul Signs Bill to Make Polluters Pay

December 26, 2024 Press ReleaseAlbany

ALBANY, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law the Climate Change Superfund Act (S2129A/A3351A). New York is the second state in the country to enact such a law, following Vermont.

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill to Halt Drilling and Fracking Using CO2

December 22, 2024 Press ReleaseAlbany

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a ban on drilling using carbon dioxide (CO2) in New York State (A8866/ S8357), which adds to an existing ban on fracking in the state.

EPA OKs California’s Vehicle Pollution Standards

December 18, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted California a waiver to allow it to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II vehicle emissions standards.

Environmental Groups Reach Settlement on Pesticide-Treated Seeds with California Agency

November 13, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

A group of environmental organizations informed a California state court today that they had reached an agreement with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to propose regulations addressing pesticide-treated seeds.

Syracuse Fails to Show Drinking Water Is Safe from Lead

November 1, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

In yet another attempt to avoid responsibility for the lead-contaminated water flowing to taps in Syracuse, New York, the city government announced yesterday that it suspended two water department employees for misconduct in the lead-testing program, implying falsely that this…

Port of Los Angeles Gets $412 Million from EPA for Cleaner Operations

October 30, 2024 ReactionCalifornia

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Port of Los Angeles $412 million to fund technologies that will cut pollution from freight operations and lead to a transition to zero-emissions technologies.

Impact Groups Address Insufficient Draft Environmental Impact Report for Dangerous Wood Pellet Project

October 22, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Today, Golden State Natural Resources released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on its industrial-scale wood pellet project proposal. The project would include two industrial-scale wood pellet plants, one in the central Sierras and another in Northern California, as well…

Syracuse Lead Levels Among the Highest Detected in Drinking Water for Decades; Higher than Flint and Newark

October 16, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Local and national groups seek emergency response from city and state.

California and Environmental Groups Successfully Defend Zero-Emissions Rail Rule in Latest Court Ruling

September 30, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Today, a federal district judge ruled in favor of the State of California, as well as community and environmental groups, by pausing an industry challenge to California’s In-Use Locomotive Regulation until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decides whether to…

California Becomes First State to Ban “Sell By” Dates on Packaged Foods

September 30, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

AB 660 requires the use of standardized food date-labeling terminology, reducing consumer confusion and the environmental impacts of food waste.

Governor Newsom Signs SB 1420, Hydrogen Project Streamlining Bill that Could Harm Communities and the Environment

September 27, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Governor Newsom has signed SB 1420 (Caballero), a bill that allows streamlining of the permitting for hydrogen production projects that could have a negative impact on communities and the environment. This bill could fast track the construction and permitting process…

Joint Statement on LL97 GreenHOUSE Fund

September 26, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York City

Today, the New York City Department of Buildings announced a new Local Law 97 GreenHOUSE Fund to provide much-needed resources for electrification upgrades in affordable housing.

California Sues Exxon Over Phony Plastic Recycling Claims

September 23, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

Today, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for decades, deliberately encouraging plastics use and driving the global plastics pollution crisis.

Confusing Food Date Labels Are (Almost) a Thing of the Past

September 10, 2024 Press ReleaseSacramento

In a major victory for consumers and the environment, the California State Legislature passed the nation’s first mandatory food date labeling reform bill. Assembly Bill 660, which standardizes confusing date labels that result in unnecessary food waste, is now on…

Decision by NYS Public Service Commission Poses Threat to Climate Progress

August 15, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York State Public Service Commission approved a settlement agreement for National Grid’s request to increase methane gas delivery rates across their downstate territories.

Golden State Natural Resources Faces Community Opposition in South Stockton

July 29, 2024 Press ReleaseCalifornia

A coalition of environmental and environmental justice organizations are fighting a proposed new Golden State Natural Resources (GSNR) wood pellet storage and export terminal in Stockton, California. Today, amidst a troubling relationship with dirty British multinational bioenergy company Drax and…