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April 25, 2024 Photo credit: Thomas Hynes The Environmental Protection Agency released four groundbreaking rules to address pollution from power plants and protect local communities and waterways across the country. Today, the…

May 2, 2024 Shutterstock | Phil Pasquini Today, the Environmental Integrity Project, Waterkeeper Alliance, and Center for Biological Diversity sent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a notice of intent to sue for its failure to…

April 3, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, April 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized 32 clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence…

EPA announces eight selections under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s National Clean Investment Fund and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator through President Biden’s Investing in…

For Low-Income Communities, America’s Largest-Ever Clean Energy Investment Takes Shape The EPA has announced $20 billion of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund awards. Here’s what you need to know about the program — and what…

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced awards for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which will direct $20 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to community development entities to finance projects…

March 29, 2024 To engage new audiences and generate conversations that lead to action, Waterkeeper Alliance has launched a new podcast, Equity In Every Drop. Compelling episodes feature diverse voices and expert insights to bring…

March 28, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 28, 2024) – Scrap Management LLC, doing business as Rivers Edge Scrap Management of Kansas City, Kansas, will pay…

March 26, 2024 BOSTON (March 26, 2024) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with First Student, a company that owns, operates, and…

March 26, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the winners of the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year…

By Phoebe Gwangilo Sepik villagers hit by Papua New Guinea’s earthquake flooding are desperate for clean water, says local volunteer Charles Marlow “Since the flood, the main Sepik River we have been drinking from is not safe anymore,…

It has been more than 60 years since Ghana’s first post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah first mooted the idea that Ghana should produce aluminium from the country’s ample supply of bauxite. Under the Volta River Project,…

March 19, 2024 Extreme Interest Rate Hikes Have Contributed to Postponed EV Production, Clean Energy Project Headwinds, Soaring Offshore Wind Costs  Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators…

The fossil fuel industry is no longer feeling the need to pretend it cares about meeting its climate commitments. Take, for example, ExxonMobil’s 2022 commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A bold declaration, no…

Continued investment in electric vehicle (EV) programs depends on broad public support. While EV sales have been accelerating dramatically, perspectives on EVs have become starkly partisan as a result of misinformation. Through extensive…

March 21, 2024 — Calgary, AB — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Nukik Corporation Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, CanNor and PrairiesCan, announced in a keynote address to…

In a big step to confront the climate crisis, the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) released new rules to clean up the tailpipe pollution for passenger cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks on our roads, not only enhancing…

March 20, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the strongest pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks,…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its latest set of clean car standards that will cut carbon emissions and other tailpipe pollutants starting in 2027. These final standards will deliver major carbon…

Washington, D.C. — In response to today’s finalization of EPA’s light-duty vehicle standards, and yesterday’s DOE announcement of the Petroleum Equivalency Factor (PEF), the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa issued the…

Final standards will expand consumer choice in clean vehicles and build on historic progress in U.S. auto manufacturing under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda March 20,…

CREEMORE, Ontario, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we approach World Water Day on March 22, Water First Education and Training Inc. wants to know what safe water means to you. For the Creemore, Ontario-based nonprofit, safe…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The fourth-largest automaker in the world has partnered with California to get more clean cars on the road and cut pollution – a landmark agreement that’ll cut greenhouse gas emissions, align with California’s…

Pontiac students to breathe cleaner air thanks to 15 new electric buses March 19, 2024 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Pontiac School…

“The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is the single largest non-tax investment in the Inflation Reduction Act, which itself is the largest investment in climate in the history of this country,” said Jahi Wise about the little-known program…

Caribbean Women Are Making Waves in Clean Energy Meet three women who are leading the clean energy transition through education, mentorship, and community. Women have long been underrepresented in the energy sector. In the Caribbean, it…

Caribbean Women Are Making Waves in Clean Energy Meet three women who are leading the clean energy transition through education, mentorship, and community. Women have long been underrepresented in the…

March 18, 2024 NEW YORK - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is transforming how New York City children get to school, accelerating the transition to zero-emission…

The clean energy transition is already underway, but how do we make sure it happens in a manner that is affordable, sustainable, and fair for everyone? That was the overarching question at this year’s MIT Energy…

Across South Africa, sewage systems are leaking and contaminating the country’s freshwater. Involving the affected communities can help prevent this pollution hazard, as a group of 15 citizen scientists in KwaZulu-Natal province…

Real estate development and management companies will pay penalties for failures in reporting March 13, 2024 BOSTON (Mar. 13, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental…

The unassuming water bottle, previously only common at sporting events and gyms, has ridden the fitness wave to become just as fashionable as athletic apparel, step counters and tennis shoes. While everyone agrees that staying hydrated…

Rubbing alcohol is perfect for cleaning televisions and phones It is pretty normal to pause or hesitate when it comes to cleaning electronics. They represent a large investment and there is always some fear that the wrong cleaner will…

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Executive Director Molly Parzen issued the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro’s announcement of a new Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard: We applaud Governor…

​​​​​​​Company pays fine, addresses Risk Management Program deficiencies March 12, 2024  Cheyenne, Wyoming (March 12, 2024) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection…

Provides disaster-relief jobs, training services in 31 counties affected by severe stormsWASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an incremental award of $8.3 million to the commonwealth of Kentucky to support continued…

An endangered San Joaquin kit fox. Credit: California Department of Water Resources Climate change is driving both the loss of biodiversity…

Independent analysis of public data highlights the unacceptable public health costs of the transportation status quo—the American Lung Association gives 30 out of 49 California counties with available data an “F” grade for high…

This blog has been co-authored by Dhilsha Jubair and Charu Lata of NRDC IndiaOn this International Women’s Day, the role of women in advancing the clean energy transition in India is taking center stage. Women are …

March 5, 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Ryan Smith and Noah Smith will pay $10,000 for multiple violations of the Clean Water Act at…

The Top Four Ways Colorado Can Secure Clean and Affordable Cooling Snow may be falling in Colorado, but extreme heat will return. We list four ways that state and local governments can keep residents cool. While last year’s summer heat…

The Top Four Ways Colorado Can Secure Clean and Affordable Cooling Snow may be falling in Colorado, but extreme heat will return. We list four ways that state and local governments can keep residents cool.…

South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which emit large quantities of carbon. But making the transition to greater use of renewable energies, such as solar, is being hampered by a number of factors.…

EPA opens two grant competitions funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution and advance environmental justice…

Help Spring Clean Our Watershed! Volunteer Opportunities Scheduled Throughout the DRB The winter is finally transitioning towards spring and has left a mess in its wake! If you are interested and able,…

EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice…

February 27, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 27, 2024) – Today, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $6,320,000 ceremonial check to the Ferguson-Florissant…

Every Monday, we round up five of the best good climate news stories we’re celebrating. This week we cover federal funding for clean water, new power installations shifting away from fossil fuels, Chicago’s lawsuit against Big Oil,…

BANGOR, MAINE, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University Associate Professor Brien Walton, J.D. Ed.D., has been named a Faculty Explorer by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions in the first…

February 22, 2024 BOSTON – (Feb. 22, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of the "Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires" Challenge. One…