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Biden administration sets new efficiency standards for washing machines, clothes dryers
Updated standards to take effect in 2028 will reduce pollution
New report: California’s solar success story in jeopardy
California is national leader in rooftop solar, but recent state policies put continued progress at risk
Wendy Wendlandt speaks at a solar energy rally, 2022
Environment America's Wendy Wendlandt speaks at a solar energy rally, 2022
NEW REPORT: California’s plastic bag regulation isn’t working as intended
State Sens. Catherine Blakespear and Ben Allen and Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan introduced bills on Tuesday to strengthen California’s ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. The bills, SB1053 and AB2236, would address California’s plastic waste crisis by closing a loophole that allows grocery stores to provide thick plastic bags for a fee.
New bill to create a $1 billion bond for offshore wind ports
The turbines to catch the wind will be as tall as the Golden Gate Bridge towers and we have serious work ahead to upgrade California ports to be able to launch these massive wind turbines from California’s coast into deep water 25 miles offshore.
Statement: Biden administration reins in deadly air pollution
New limits on soot will save thousands of lives
NEW REPORT: Analysis finds bag bans effective at reducing plastic waste, litter
Plastic Bag Bans Work, a new report released Thursday by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, estimates that, on average, plastic bag bans similar to those studied can eliminate almost 300 single-use plastic bags per person, per year.
Environmental advocates petition FedEx to ‘go solar’
Shipping leader should install clean energy infrastructure on warehouses
Statement: Gov. Newsom’s proposed budget slashes clean air, clean energy programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Facing a $37.9 billion deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday unveiled his 2024-2025 budget, which proposes cutting or delaying billions in funding for programs that would stave off the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
60+ lawmakers and climate advocacy groups call on Newsom to end fossil fuel tax breaks and subsidies as California grapples with budget deficit
Letter delivered to Governor’s office cites tax credits allowing companies like Chevron to funnel assets to offshore havens