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Federal and State COVID-19 Utility and Rent Protections

September 9, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesLaura Goldberg

At the start of the pandemic, many consumer, environmental, and community advocates urged both federal and state governments to undertake the responsibility of ensuring that people had access to shelter and energy in this critical time. 

80% Clean Electricity Payment Program = Enormous Job Growth

September 9, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesArjun Krishnaswami

A clean energy policy like the one under consideration in Congress right now could expand the workforce by nearly 8 million jobs and generate $1 trillion in economic benefits over the next 10 years, according to new independent analysis released…

California Bill Passes to Reduce GHG Emissions from Cement

September 9, 2021 Press ReleaseCalifornia

A bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the production of cement is headed to Governor Newsom’s desk today after passing out of the state legislature. Cement is a major source of local air pollution and California's second-largest industrial…

No Water Rights in CA Are Above the Law, Despite SF's Claims

September 8, 2021 Expert BlogCalifornia, San FranciscoDoug Obegi

Facing A Lead Contamination Crisis, Michigan Governor Whitmer Proposes Aid But Not Safe Drinking Water to Benton Harbor Residents

September 8, 2021 Press ReleaseMichigan

Facing a lead-contaminated drinking water crisis, today Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed to seek “every federal, state and local resource available” to raise $20 million to replace Benton Harbor’s lead water pipes, repair the city’s water infrastructure, and provide drinking water…

Some Practical Cases of Biodiversity Finance

September 8, 2021 Expert BlogInternationalAlfonso Pating

Groups Sue EPA for Stronger Clean Air Protections

September 8, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council), together with Sierra Club and the Environmental Integrity Project, sued the Environmental Protection Agency today to force it to fulfill its Clean Air Act obligations and require states to close polluter loopholes in state…

New York State Proposes Clean Truck Rule to Reduce Air Pollution, Improve Public Health

September 8, 2021 Press ReleaseNew York

New York State announced the process to adopt the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule began today. The rule--which requires truck makers to produce an increasing number of clean, zero-emission trucks--will cut dangerous, polluting fossil fuel emissions throughout the state. Advocates…

Look Before You Launch: What NEPA Requires of the FCC

September 8, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesSharon Buccino

Hydrogen in Buildings: The Poster Child of Tech-Crastination

September 7, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesRachel Fakhry, Merrian Borgeson

Tech-crastination is an appropriate characterization of the gas industry’s claims around the suitability of hydrogen as a solution to decarbonize buildings, even though heating homes with hydrogen is one of the least-efficient and most costly options available.

CA Bill to Reduce Toxic PFAS Exposures Passed by Legislature

September 7, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaAvinash Kar

The California Legislature took an important step to protect Californians from toxic, “forever” PFAS chemicals by passing Assembly Bill 1200 (Ting) today. Having passed on the Senate floor 36-0, the bill now goes to the Governor.

Eight Ways Biden’s Plan Could Build Equity into Our Infrastructure

September 7, 2021 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

From the workplace to the streets to the kitchen, the administration’s agenda could build back better for all. Here’s how.

Extreme Heat Has Extreme Health Implications

September 7, 2021 Expert BlogInternationalChantelle "Ella" Mendonsa

Extreme heat events across the country threaten the lives of the most vulnerable. We need new initiatives and policies, particularly for communities of color and low-income communities.

California Leaders Approve Bill to Ban PFAS in Paper-Based Food Packaging

September 7, 2021 Press ReleaseCalifornia

California lawmakers have approved legislation to ban the use of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in paper-based food packaging and to require disclosure of toxic substances in cookware, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature.

Aiming for Clean Air, Blue Skies: Update from Gujarat

September 7, 2021 Expert BlogIndia, GujaratSameer Kwatra

During the national COVID-19 lockdown, residents in major Indian cities marveled at the unprecedented clear blue skies. Recognizing that it should not take a pandemic for people to breathe clean air, cities across India are implementing air quality plans.