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Evergreen Applauds White House Step to Make Justice40 a Reality
Due to generations of segregation and racist decision-making, communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately overburdened with toxic pollution and climate harms.
In First Six Months, Biden Has Laid The Groundwork For Vital Climate Action
More Legislative & Executive Action Is Needed To Fulfill Biden’s Climate Mandate
Graham Steele is the Right Person to Lead on Financial Regulation—He Should Be Confirmed Immediately
Today, Evergreen Action Executive Director Jamal Raad released the following statement in response to President Biden’s plans to nominate Graham Steele as assistant Treasury secretary for financial institutions: “President Biden has chosen the right person to lead on financial regulation. Throughout his career, Graham Steele has proven that he understands the...
Stress Scenarios Are Just The First Step—The Fed Must Take Action To Curb Climate Risk
The Federal Reserve must act quickly and use every available vehicle to mitigate the systemic risks that climate change poses to our financial system.
Evergreen Applauds Senator Heinrich for Introduction of Zero-Emissions Homes Act
The Zero-Emissions Home Act announced today by Senator Heinrich (NM) makes an essential investment in our nation’s clean building infrastructure.
Evergreen Applauds Inclusion of Clean Electricity Standard and Civilian Climate Corps in Reconciliation Package
Following reporting that funding for both a Clean Electricity Standard (CES) and a Civilian Climate Corps (CCC) is included in Senate Democrats’ newly announced $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, Evergreen Action co-founder Sam Ricketts released the following statement: “An ambitious Clean Electricity Standard that sets America on course for 100% clean electricity by 2035 is...
Disclosure Alone Will Not Save Us From Climate-Fueled Economic Crash
Upcoming FSOC report should outline steps for regulators to mitigate climate financial risk
European Central Bank Raises Bar for U.S. Climate Finance Action
Today, the European Central Bank laid down a marker—climate change and the health of our financial sector are inextricably linked, and it is past time for financial regulators to take action.
Evergreen Calls on Congress to Take Action on Biden Administration’s Reconciliation Climate Priorities
Today senior Biden White House officials reaffirmed the president’s commitment to advancing bold climate policies as part of budget reconciliation legislation.
Bipartisan Deal Still Fails On Climate, Reconciliation Package Must Go Big
Let’s be clear: the bipartisan infrastructure deal is not a climate bill.