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Nearly a Half Million Lead Pipes May Deliver Water to Homes in Michigan

July 14, 2021 Press ReleaseMichigan

President Biden’s American Jobs Plan aims to remove every lead pipe from the ground

Wendy's Moves Forward on Antibiotics, Others Stand Still

July 14, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesLena Brook

We can still stop the slow-moving runaway train that is the antibiotic resistance crisis.

120+ Groups Say Key Climate, Equity Provisions Needed in Infrastructure Bill

July 14, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

A group of more than 120 health, environment and social justice groups called on congressional leaders to ensure that bold climate and equity provisions are included in any infrastructure bill that advances in Congress.

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Is a Model for the Nation

July 14, 2021 OverviewConnecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, VirginiaBruce Ho

RGGI's functions as a model for other states and regions hoping to reap economic, health, and social benefits in the transition to clean energy we need to combat climate change.

CA Budget Approves Historic Clean Transportation Investments

July 13, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaMiles Muller

State legislators and Governor Newsom just signed a historic California budget that includes unprecedented levels of investment in clean transportation. The new funding will provide significant support for critical zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure programs, unlocking billions in public health, climate…

New Ads Urge EPA to Finish the Job and Veto Pebble Mine

July 13, 2021 Expert BlogAlaskaTaryn Kiekow Heimer

Broad-based coalition rolls out new media campaign on TV, print, and digital platforms in Washington DC, calling on EPA to “Finish the Job” and permanently protect Bristol Bay from the Pebble Mine.

Pennsylvania Gets One Step Closer to RGGI

July 13, 2021 Press ReleasePennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board voted today to advance the DEP’s proposed regulation to enable the state to take part in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Benefits of RGGI will include the elimination of more than 188 million tons…

Indy Passes Benchmarking Policy to Address Climate

July 13, 2021 Expert BlogIndiana, IndianapolisEmily Barkdoll

Indianapolis City Council passed Proposal 185, a Benchmarking and Transparency Ordinance which is a key priority in realizing Mayor Joe Hogsett’s commitment to making the city carbon neutral by 2050.

Mayors Call for Bold Climate Investments

July 13, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesKimi Narita

Over 140 mayors from across the nation have signed onto a letter urging Congress to prioritize climate investments in any infrastructure package and center the needs of cities and communities in the process.

North Carolina Is Moving Forward with Climate Regulations

July 13, 2021 Expert BlogNorth CarolinaLuis Martinez

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) approved a petition from CleanAIRE NC and the NC Coastal Federation (represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center) to have North Carolina begin rulemaking to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

States Inch Forward to Protect Bees as Losses Get Worse

July 12, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesDaniel Raichel

Chicago – EPA Lead and Copper Rule Roundtable Remarks

July 12, 2021 Expert BlogChicago, IllinoisAngela Guyadeen

On July 8, I participated in the EPA's Chicago Community Roundtable to discuss the need to update the outdated Lead and Copper Rule.

5 Ways EPA Can Strengthen its New Proposed HFCs Regulations

July 12, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesAlex Hillbrand

There are five important ways to improve the rules' outcomes for climate and communities' health.

Who’s Getting Unreasonable Water Allocations in CA?

July 12, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaDoug Obegi

Newsom Administration Takes On Big Oil For Real This Time

July 12, 2021 Expert BlogCaliforniaAnn Alexander