WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, the EPA released its long-overdue and long-awaited draft proposal to update the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for soot, also known as particulate matter, and while this proposal demonstrates a positive step toward clean air for all, it falls far short of what public health demands, communities deserve, and science requires.
The White House selected Commissioner Willie Phillips to be the Acting Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the nation’s independent energy regulator. Strong leadership at FERC, as well as a fifth commissioner, is crucial to advance climate and energy reliability issues and avoid gridlock.
El viernes, 30 de diciembre, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) emitió su regla sobre las Aguas de Estados Unidos (WOTUS).
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Friday, December 30th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule which defines the various types of waters which fall under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act in a way that will preserve protections that have been in place for decades.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, in a victory for coal mining communities and clean water advocates across the country, Congress passed the Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act as part of the fiscal 2023 omnibus spending bill, ensuring communities can use billions of dollars in new money for abandoned coal mine cleanup to address the ongoing acid mine drainage crisis, as well as mine fires and subsidence issues.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congress passed reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887. These reforms will clarify the presidential election certification process and will clearly define the Vice President’s role in counting electoral votes as solely ceremonial, among many other advancements.
BOSTON, MA -- On December 9, the Department of Public Utilities issued an order approving the petition of NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to build a new gas pipeline to the Town of Douglas and to build out a distribution system to begin service in the town, despite gas expansion being plainly inconsistent with the Commonwealth’s climate laws, which require Massachusetts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
In response to the order, Sierra Club issued the following statement:
Boise, ID— This week, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) released its decision to approve Idaho Power’s maligned and disputed “VODER” (value of solar) study, seemingly ignoring significant pushback from solar advocates and public commenters against the utility's years-long attempt to reduce rooftop solar compensation rates.
Despite new goals, world's largest fossil fuel financier is still not doing enough on climate
Today, Congress is voting on a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill for fiscal year 2023, which would fund the government through September 2023. The bill will provide much-needed increases in funding for environmental agencies and programs, and it will help protect frontline communities by again blocking legislation that would rubber-stamp the Mountain Valley Pipeline and weaken critical environmental safeguards. At the same time, it is sorely lacking in funding to promote lands conservation and wildlife protections.