SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Building Electrification proposal today, dealing a major blow to the state’s climate goals and environmental justice efforts. This comes on the heels of a proposed budget that slashes funding for equitable building decarbonization.
WASHINGTON, DC - Former Congressman Tom Suozzi (D) today won the endorsements of the Sierra Club, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, the NRDC Action Fund, and the New York League of Conservation Voters Federal Fund in the special election to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House. The groups cited Suozzi’s extensive pro-environment voting record and his track record of delivering environmental wins for his district.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, the Sierra Club launched a new audio series that explores the stories of people across the United States working to protect lands and waters and expand access to nature.
Yesterday, the EPA proposed to move forward with a Trump-era policy that narrows the scope of what the agency can examine when they review air operating permits, reducing the depth and quality of EPA’s review of air permits.
Journalists invited to attend event from 12-2 p.m. on Wednesday 1/17 in Capitol Visitor Center
Conservation groups sued the U.S. Forest Service today for failing to protect streams in the Cherry River watershed from the harmful effects of coal hauling in the Monongahela National Forest.
BOSTON, MA. – Today, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her second State of the City address. In outlining her vision for the city, Wu announced plans to construct nearly 3,000 new, energy-efficient public housing units, bringing cleaner air and reduced energy costs to the city’s low-income residents. Wu also announced a partnership with National Grid to launch Boston’s first-ever networked geothermal system set to deliver clean heating and cooling to nearly 350 families living in the Franklin Field community.
A report today indicates the Biden administration is considering updating the criteria it uses to determine whether an application for exporting liquified gas, known as LNG, is in the public interest. According to POLITICO, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is “reviewing whether it is properly accounting for the climate impacts from a proposed project as well as the national security and the domestic economic consequences.”
BOSTON, MA. – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of the Clean School Bus Program grants, awarding $965 million to 280 school districts. As part of the program, Boston has received $20 million in funding to procure 50 electric buses and charging infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of the Clean School Bus Program grants. EPA will grant $965 million for 280 school districts to purchase clean school buses.