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Residents Still Waiting for Flint to Replace All Lead Pipes on 10-Year Anniversary of Water Crisis

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DETROIT, Mich. – A decade after the Flint water crisis began and more than seven years after a major settlement was reached in the landmark citizen suit against the City of Flint and Michigan state officials, the City of Flint…

EPA Issues Awards for “Solar for All” Program

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration today announced award winners for a grant competition it held last year for Solar for All, a $7 billion program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deploy residential and community solar, integrated storage and…

EPA Lists Two PFAS “Forever Chemicals” as  Hazardous Under Superfund Law

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON ­– Two toxic “forever chemicals” are now listed as hazardous substances under Superfund law by the Biden administration. The final rule announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marks the first time since 1980 that the EPA…

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Minnesota Accelerates Toward Cleaner Cars

Press ReleaseMinnesota
CHICAGO - Minnesota moved ahead with setting ambitious state standards to cut tailpipe pollution and transition to zero-emission vehicles, after an administrative law judge gave the OK today.

New York Will Phase Out Fossil Fuel-Powered Vehicles by 2035

Press ReleaseNew York
The State of New York passed legislation that will require sales of new cars and light trucks to be zero-emission by 2035. The law requires larger trucks and bus sales to do the same by 2045. This commitment aligns with…

EPA Clears Way for States to Curb Vehicle Pollution

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration proposed re-establishing the authority of states to set tailpipe emissions standards to address their own individual public health and air-quality needs, reversing an illegal and harmful rule by the Trump administration.

Cleaner Cars Key to Climate Goals

Press ReleaseUnited States
WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation announced today that it will advance efforts to build new electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and it proposed reversing the Trump administration’s illegal attempt to preempt the ability of states to address vehicle pollution. The…

New Guide Charts Path to High-Road Clean Energy Jobs

Press ReleaseCalifornia
San Francisco — 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.

CLEAN Future Act Strives to Boost Jobs, Justice and Climate Action

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WASHINGTON – House energy and environment leaders are expected to introduce broad-ranging legislation today addressing the climate crisis by cutting climate emissions in half by 2030, boosting jobs for workers, protecting communities burdened by pollution and putting the United States…

Virginia’s Historic Bill Will Cut Tailpipe Pollution

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WASHINGTON – Virginia’s Senate passed “Clean Cars Virginia” legislation today, putting the measure on a sure path to becoming law. This measure will ensure that people can purchase vehicles that pollute less and save them money at the pump.

New Report Shows Benefits of Clean Cars in Nevada

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RENO — A report released today shows that Nevada can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10.8 million metric tons and avoid more than 900 tons of health-threatening pollutants every year by 2050 by getting more Nevadans driving clean…

NRDC CEO & President Gina McCarthy to Join Biden Administration

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NEW YORK – NRDC President & CEO Gina McCarthy has been hand-picked by President-elect Joe Biden to become the nation’s first-ever National Climate Advisor. This senior White House position, reporting directly to the president, will head the newly formed White…

New Report Backs Bold NV Climate Strategy

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RENO — The State of Nevada Climate Initiative released a State Climate Strategy today. The release of the Climate Strategy follows a broad and inclusive stakeholder process and comes a few weeks after the release of a separate report published…

GM’s Electric-Vehicle Promises Are at Odds With Its Work to Gut Standards

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WASHINGTON – General Motors announced today that it would accelerate production of new electric vehicle models and make new investments in U.S. battery and vehicle manufacturing plants. The company's statement said nothing about its continued efforts to gut federal tailpipe…

Governor Newsom Announces a Suite of Climate Actions

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Sacramento – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the State of California will ensure 100 percent electric passenger vehicles by 2035, as well as a host of additional actions.

Trump Administration Disregards California’s Climate Crisis

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WASHINGTON – While millions of Californians suffer from the effects of massive wildfires that have blotted out the sun and rained ash on communities across the state, the Trump administration late last night blithely dismissed any compelling need for the…

Nevada to Tackle Car Pollution

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CARSON CITY, NV. — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced today that his state would pursue low-emission and zero-emission vehicle standards.

House Bill Advances Crucial Transportation Changes

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WASHINGTON - The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee introduced a landmark transportation reauthorization bill today that would help all communities benefit from just investments in many forms of transportation while helping to transition our country to a lower-carbon future

Trump Administration Sued for Gutting Clean Car Standards

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WASHINGTON – Environmental advocates filed lawsuits today in federal court against the Trump administration for its illegal rollback of clean car and fuel economy standards. The administration’s rule is based on massive technical and economic errors – and fails to…