A new report details the extent to which the export industry for liquefied methane gas, known as LNG, benefits from billions of dollars in tax breaks, also called tax abatements, in Louisiana and Texas, with local communities suffering as a result. As the incoming Trump administration threatens to lift pollution safeguards and offer giveaways to the fossil fuel industry, this report brings much-needed scrutiny to the true harm LNG export projects cause by depriving communities of valuable tax revenue for critical infrastructure and services such as bridges, hospitals, schools, and climate resiliency.
Washington, D.C. – For the first time in nearly two decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed improved standards for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from new gas-fired power plants. NOx molecules react with other compounds in the atmosphere to form ozone–the primary component of smog—which causes asthma attacks, lung damage, cardiovascular ailments, and premature death.
A report from Politico today indicates that President-elect Trump would attempt to resurrect the long-dead Keystone XL pipeline project, despite the decade-plus-long fight against the pipeline that brought together a broad range of opponents, including Tribes, landowners, and environmental and public health advocates.
Today, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the final round of funding for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), marking the delivery of more than $1.4 billion to provide clean, energy-efficient housing upgrades for low-income communities, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Raleigh, NC – Duke Energy Carolinas & Progress saw a slight improvement in the Sierra Club's Dirty Truth report card this year, but its score could regress if the utility follows through on its short-sighted plans to add new gas-burning power plants and burn more coal.
Columbia, SC – Duke Energy Carolinas & Progress saw a slight improvement in the Sierra Club's "Dirty Truth" report card this year, but its score could regress if the utility follows through on its short-sighted plans to add new gas-burning power plants and burn more coal.
Washington, DC – Today, Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Sean Duffy for U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary. Duffy is a former Congressman, Fox Business host, and former reality TV cast member.
SACRAMENTO – CalPERS beneficiaries testified November 18 calling on the CalPERS Board of Directors to commit to no new Exxon bond purchases to protect against financial risk due to climate change.
The November Board meeting marks one year since CalPERS announced a sustainable investment strategy with a focus on reaching net zero by 2050. In testimony, union leaders and beneficiaries called for more transparency around core investments that comprise CalPERS’ $100 million sustainability fund.