Clean Cars Yield $178 Billion in Benefits for Illinois
A new study shows that the Advanced Clean Cars II Program can bring $178 billion in benefits to Illinois.
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Powering Up Californians Act Is Signed into Law
Governor Newsom approves new law that will prepare the electrical grid and reduce the time needed to energize EV charging stations and electrify buildings.
Wyoming Gives Up Federal Cash
Old wells are getting more and more “orphaned.” This indicates that they lack a trustworthy owner or the means to properly plug them.
NEPA, The “Magna Carta” Of Federal Environmental Laws, May Be About To Improve
The National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, is often called the “Magna Carta” of environmental laws. For many communities, the NEPA process is a vital — sometimes the sole — tool they have to try to ensure their voices are heard and that environmental justice considerations are part of federal … [continued]
Where Does Your Member of Congress Stand On Offshore Drilling?
NRDC has updated our digital tool to track where members of Congress stand on offshore oil and gas drilling.
These Countries Are Adopting Electric Vehicles the Fastest
Electric vehicle sales have been growing exponentially due to falling costs, improving technology, and government support. Globally, 10% of passenger vehicles sold in 2022 were all-electric, according to analysis of data from the International Energy Agency. That’s 10 times more than it was just five years earlier. Electric vehicles (EVs) … [continued]
What the EU’s New Renewable Energy Directive Mean for Clean Fuels in Europe
T&E breaks down what impact the latest RED III will have on Europe’s transport sector The EU’s update to the Renewable Energy Directive will have a number of impacts on what fuels are considered ‘renewable’ and support for those fuels. T&E breaks down the latest targets; what impact the RED … [continued]
Green Climate Fund Pledge Tracker
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest multilateral fund dedicated to helping developing countries address the climate crisis. Created in 2010, the Fund had its initial resource mobilization (IRM) in 2014 receiving $10.3 billion in pledges from 45 countries. The GCF underwent its first replenishment (GCF-1) in 2019, … [continued]
How Frontline Communities Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Local Priorities
A breakdown of some of the major opportunities available to community-based organizations and some actionable steps to get more involved in this space.
The Climate Crisis Is Wreaking Havoc On The Insurance Industry
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Sheldon Whitehouse are requesting that the Treasury Department collect comprehensive data on how climate crisis has destabilized the insurance industry. Such transparency will be important so homeowners understand the risks they face.
