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The Biden Administration Protects Millions of Acres of Arctic Alaska

Latest NewsAlaskaJenny Shalant
The new Special Areas Rule in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska could boost biodiversity and empower Indigenous Peoples to defend the lands they’ve relied on for generations.
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“Forever Chemicals” Called PFAS Show Up in Your Food, Clothes, and Home

ExplainerUnited StatesMolly M. Ginty, Courtney Lindwall
These toxic chemicals are so common in consumer products and manufacturing that they’re everywhere—including inside our bodies.
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In Planning for Climate Change, Native Americans Draw on the Past

ExplainerUnited States, CanadaTim Vanderpool
Across North America, Indigenous tribes and nations are consulting their traditional ecological knowledge to help prepare for a warming world.

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Delivering an Affordable, Zero-Polluting Transportation Future

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui
In 2023, eight states adopted clean vehicle standards and companies invested record amounts in EVs and battery factories. The Biden administration can build on this progress with strong clean car and truck standards in 2024.

U.S. Races Ahead in EV Manufacturing Investments

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui

Since Biden took office, manufacturers have quadrupled their announced electric vehicle manufacturing and battery investments in the U.S. to $210 billion, more than any other country in the world.

Transitioning Transportation—Fast and Slow

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui, Britt Carmon
As a result of the investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law, state actions and the upcoming clean car and truck standards from the EPA, we are at the cusp of a historic transformation in…

Senate’s EV Investments Will Cut Energy Bills and Pollution

Expert BlogUnited StatesDr. Simon Mui, Luke Tonachel, Deron Lovaas

The newly released Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has strong provisions for reducing consumers’ pain at the gas pump, supporting American manufacturing and energy security, and improving public health and the climate by cutting pollution.

California Sets Standards for 100% EV Sales

Expert BlogCaliforniaKathy Harris, Dr. Simon Mui
California's proposed standards require one-third of vehicles sold by manufacturers to be electric vehicles (EVs) starting in model year 2026, moving towards 100 percent of sales in 2035.

WA & OR Solidify West Coast Vehicle Electrification

Expert BlogWashington, OregonPatricio Portillo, Dr. Simon Mui

Adopting the Clean Trucks Program in Oregon and the Advanced Clean Trucks and Zero Emission Vehicle Programs in Washington solidifies the West Coast as one of the world’s biggest markets for electric vehicles.

Top 3 Take-Aways on Electric Vehicles from COP-26

Expert BlogUnited States, InternationalDr. Simon Mui

Some of the biggest announcements were made last week at the COP-26 in Glasgow on “Transport Day.” The focus: zeroing out pollution from some of the world’s dirtiest and climate-busting sources including cars, trucks, ships, 2- and 3-wheelers, and planes.

Nevada Becomes 16th Clean Cars State and Model for Others

Expert BlogNevadaDr. Simon Mui

Nevada became the 16th state in the nation to adopt clean cars today, after the Legislative Commission approved the Clean Cars Nevada program in a bipartisan vote. The vote marked the final approval step after the Nevada State Environmental Commission…

Major Agreement on Clean Cars Nevada Program Announced

Expert BlogNevadaDr. Simon Mui

Major stakeholders including clean energy advocates, representatives from the auto industry, and the franchised auto dealer association came together to announce an agreement on modifications to the proposed Nevada's Clean Cars program.

Minnesota Advances to Become First Midwest Clean Cars State

Expert BlogMinnesotaDr. Simon Mui

The proposal to adopt a Clean Cars Minnesota program was given a greenlight today, which would mean Minnesota will become the first Midwest state to adopt a Clean Cars program to introduce more electric vehicles together with cleaner internal-combustion engine…

California Develops Proposal to Achieve Clean Vehicle Future

Expert BlogCaliforniaDr. Simon Mui

California, a global leader in electric vehicle deployment and policy innovation, presented plans today for the next round of its Advanced Clean Cars program. It will require all new vehicles to be electric-drive by 2035.

Nevada’s Clean Cars Program Will Win Big, Report Shows

Expert BlogDr. Simon Mui
New study shows that a Clean Cars Nevada program will lead to a jackpot of savings to new vehicle owners, avoid millions of tons of climate pollution annually, and help improve public health through reductions in smog and toxic air…

Gov Newsom Announces All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035

Expert BlogDr. Simon Mui, Alex Jackson
Governor Newsom of California issued the first of a potential series of actions to fight climate change, starting first with a massive venture to ensure all Californians have options beyond burning fossil fuels in cars, trucks, and buses.

Clean Air Act: Tremendous Lifesaver and Economic Engine

Expert BlogDr. Simon Mui, Amanda Levin
Marking the 50th anniversary of the first ever Earth Day, a newly released study finds that air pollution programs implemented under the federal Clean Air Act are saving hundreds of thousands of lives and delivering trillions in economic benefits to…