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New Program Will Help Ensure Reliable Electricity in the West

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogCanada, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, WestKelsie Gomanie

The Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) is designed to provide benefits for customers, utilities, and the environment.

Colorado’s Opportunity for Cleaner Cars

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogColoradoClaire Lang-Ree, Kathy Harris, Alana Miller

The state can lead by adopting the full Advanced Clean Cars II rule and ensuring all Coloradans have the freedom to choose quality clean vehicles.

Four Years in, P&G Still Flunks Out on Tissue Sustainability

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogCanadaAshley Jordan

Procter & Gamble’s stubborn failure to make its tissue products more sustainable lands its flagship brands Charmin, Bounty, and Puffs with straight “F” grades.

Does California Have a Lead in Drinking Water Problem?

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaEllen Lee

More testing and proper lead service line replacement is needed throughout the state.

The First 10 Years: Measuring the Success of California’s Underwater Parks

February 16, 2023 Fact SheetUnited States, CaliforniaAnupa Asokan

There are positive signs that California’s marine protected areas network is promoting ecosystem health by supporting biodiversity; providing refuge for more, bigger, and older fish; and even showing attributes of climate resilience.

Supercharge EmPOWER to Ensure No Marylander Gets Left Behind

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogMarylandDeron Lovaas, Sam Whillans

Creating a low-income energy savings target can ensure that Maryland’s energy efficiency program works toward equity—not against it.

MPAs Work, Let’s Make Them Work for Everyone

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnupa Asokan

If California is to remain a leader in marine protection, we as advocates, scientists, and state agencies must adapt our perspectives on who values our ocean and its resources.

Let’s Finish the Job for Cleaner Cars

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesBritt Carmon, Kathy Harris

While much clean car progress is being made, it is critical that the Biden administration and EPA Administrator Michael Regan finish the job and set the strongest possible standards for clean vehicles.

Tapping the Power of Wetlands to Secure a Thriving Planet

February 16, 2023 Issue BriefUnited StatesKate Poole

Even though wetlands cover only about 5 percent of the land in the coterminous United States, they support nearly half of all species federally listed as threatened or endangered, harbor more than 30 percent of plant species, and provide essential…

EPA Finds Higher Benefits from Curbing Climate Change

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogUnited StatesMohit Chhabra

The EPA's updated analysis indicates a high social cost of greenhouse gases.

To Prevent More Wildfires, New Mexico Needs Climate Action

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogNew MexicoClaire Lang-Ree

These wildfires were a blazing warning sign about our changing climate we must not ignore.

North Carolina Advances Right to Know Flood Disclosure

February 15, 2023 Expert BlogNorth CarolinaJoel Scata

Smart action by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission will empower home buyers to make fully informed decisions about where to live and how to best protect their families.

This Is Not Your Father’s Automobile Industry

February 15, 2023 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaDavid Doniger

Seven automakers just filed a remarkable brief defending California’s leadership vehicle emissions standards in federal court.

A Disappointing Low Bar

February 15, 2023 Expert BlogCanada, United StatesShelley Vinyard

Lowe’s latest forestry sourcing update lacks the ambition and specificity needed to protect forests and promote human rights.

Big Oil Sets Its Pants Aflame Fighting Setbacks

February 15, 2023 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnn Alexander

California's SB 1137, which established a health and safety setback buffer requirement to protect communities from oil drilling operations, is being attacked by Big Oil.