NEWS + RESEARCH
Two Years of Justice40: Integrating Environmental Justice into U.S. Climate Policy
(July 5, 2023) The Justice40 Initiative recognizes that while the climate and energy goals can’t be accomplished without the contribution and participation of all communities, the climate crisis does not impact all communities equally.
Youth Climate Cases Everyone Should Be Following
(July 5, 2023) All around the world, youth are using the legal system to fight for the planet.
What EPA’s Updated Vehicle Emissions Standard Means for Michigan and Our Auto Industry
(June 27, 2023) The EPA's updated emissions standard represents a pivotal moment for Michigan's auto industry and its role in shaping a sustainable future.
The U.S. Establishes 1st Diplomatic Representation in the Arctic: A Pioneering Step Towards Sustainability
(June 27, 2023) The Arctic region has emerged as a hotspot of global interest due to the effects of climate change, opening up new economic opportunities, and creating geopolitical shifts.
Wisconsin Judge Orders the Rerouting of Line 5
(June 27, 2023) In a major decision, a Wisconsin judge has ordered the re-routing of part of the controversial Line 5 pipeline, to be completed within three years.
Our Environment: Fight for What You Love
(June 22, 2023) Tony Passino, CTC National Climate Fellow, takes some time to reflect and reconnect with nature during his incredible journey hiking the Appalachian Trail!
Strengthening Mercury Standards Is An EPA Must
(June 20, 2023) We have an obligation to protect our planet and ensure that every individual has access to clean air and water.
Journey to Justice: More Than a Promise?
(June 20, 2023) With almost a year in practice, we are now looking for answers on how much this program has actually done for communities in need.
Protecting Pennsylvanians' Health: Bolstering Mercury Regulations for Cleaner Air and Water
(June 20, 2023) The most essential action for cutting mercury emissions is reducing coal use as coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury pollution in the United States. PA is one of the biggest coal states in the country.
A Road to Better Tomorrows: The EPA’s Proposed Regulation of Heavy Trucking
(June 13, 2023) While keeping up with climate change requires facing myriad challenges, the Biden Administration has been overarchingly successful in ramping up environmental and climate action. Most recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed updates to transit policy including a new set of standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Change the Chamber Releases New Report Calling Out the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(June 6, 2023) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce continues its legacy of going beyond promoting deregulation and government inaction to advocating for government actions that actively harm marginalized populations including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, low-income, women, and disabled communities.
Change the Chamber’s Core Team on President Biden’s Cut Climate Pollution Plan
(May 10, 2023) A cleaner energy grid is a big step in a better climate future, and we applaud President Biden and the EPA for taking this measure.
Big Oil Strikes Back
(May 9, 2023) In December of 2022, Los Angeles city lawmakers unanimously passed a bill that would ban new oil and gas wells in residential areas while phasing out existing wells over the next 20 years. Predictably, oil and gas companies immediately expressed outrage and began mobilizing to prevent it from becoming a reality.
The Supreme Court and the Fate of Environmental Justice
(May 8, 2023) Why the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action can have severe repercussions for environmental justice laws.
PFAS: What It Is, How It Got Here, and Why You Should Care
(May 7, 2023) PFAS are known carcinogens, don’t break down naturally, and nearly every American has some level of them found in our blood. So why has it taken this long to take action?