Posts Tagged Executive Branch
Evergreen Explains: EPA’s Clean Cars Rule
EPA just released new light-duty vehicle standards. Read why these rules are so important and what they mean for tackling climate change, advancing environmental justice, and improving public health.
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What Are Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)? Breaking Down EPA’s Proposed Rule
Mercury and air toxics are a problem for our public health. EPA just released a proposed rule to curb these toxic chemicals from their largest source—power plants. Here’s what it says and why it should be strengthened.
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How We Can Advance Environmental Justice by Tackling Transportation Sector Pollution
Transportation is an environmental justice issue. By evaluating programs like NEVI, one of the first Justice40 programs to roll out, we can help ensure government agencies and states center equity in the push towards a clean transportation future.
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Five Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Us Hit Our Clean Power Goals
Here are the five main opportunities within the IRA we must seize to decarbonize the power sector effectively and equitably.
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The Willow Project’s Approval Is Unacceptable—How Do We Stop It From Happening Again?
These three critical actions can help stop projects like the Willow Project in the future.
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One Year Later: EPA’s Power Plant Pollution Plan—7 Critical Rules to Watch
It’s been a year since Administrator Regan announced EPA would deliver on key power sector rules. The next few months are critical.
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The State of the Union Must Highlight Climate Victories and Chart a Bold Path Forward
In his State of the Union, President Biden must chart a clear path forward to ensure he finishes the job and delivers popular, bold climate action for the American people.
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Four Things You Need to Know about Achieving 100 Percent Clean Power
How can the U.S. achieve 100 percent clean power by 2035? We discussed the path with Sen. Tina Smith and other leaders in the climate movement.
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What Are 111(b) and 111(d) Rules? Here’s Why They Are Vital for Cutting Carbon Pollution
The next big opportunity for Biden to cut carbon pollution? EPA standards for power plants under the Clean Air Act. Here’s what the administration should do next on climate.
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Falling Further Behind: Our Latest EPA Report Card on Power Sector Rules
EPA is behind on nine key climate change and air quality regulations to reduce pollution from the power sector, with only one rule on track.
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