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NEW ANALYSIS: RGGI Will Cut Consumer Energy Costs and Increase Federal Investments in PA
Independent modeling finds RGGI would deliver $1.5 billion in reduced energy costs Today, Synapse Energy Economics issued findings from a new report independently produced for Evergreen Collaborative and Ceres exploring the economic benefits of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Modeling in the report shows that Pennsylvania...
Climate Code Reds Plague The Nation, Yet Republicans Remain Committed to Climate Denialism
Today, in the heart of our nation’s capitol, Republicans who sit in seats of power can look out the window and see the climate crisis with their own eyes, yet still deny the reality of climate change.
Republicans Gas Stove Bills Put Children At Risk In The Name of Big Oil
Republicans are more willing to fight to protect the gas industry than they are to protect the health and safety of American families.
Republicans Spew Falsehoods About Proposed Carbon Standards in E&C Hearing
It’s no surprise that House Republicans are doing what they always do: attacking the legitimacy of any action that ramps down fossil-fueled pollution.
Governor Whitmer: Climate Action is “Next Up”
Yesterday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer confirmed that climate action is a top priority for immediate legislative action during remarks at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Whitmer said that climate was “next up” after the budget during a question about top legislative priorities. Evergreen Action Midwest Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager Courtney Bourgoin...
Evergreen Action Statement on New IRA Tax Credit Guidance
The Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program gives investors in wind and solar energy additional benefits for investments in low-income communities or in Indigenous communities.
Evergreen Action Statement on Debt Ceiling Deal
The Republicans’ willingness to hold the global economy hostage to benefit their fossil fuel patrons is a sign of a broken system and not something a healthy democracy would reward
Monumental Legislative Session In Minnesota Ends With Climate Action
ST. PAUL, MN — In response to the end of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session and Gov. Tim Walz signing a climate-focused transportation funding bill today, Evergreen Action Midwest Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager Courtney Bourgoin released the following statement: “This year, Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature delivered...
Evergreen Statement on Senator Carper’s Climate Legacy
Impending departure of EPW Chair underscores need to protect historic climate legislation from GOP attacks
NEW VIDEO: Evergreen Explains EPA’s Latest Cars Rule
Breaking down the rise of cars to dominance in American transportation, the climate impact of their tailpipe emissions, and how EPA’s proposed pollution standard will help advance climate justice, public health, and President Biden’s climate goals.