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80,000 urge protection for Chaco Canyon

The land around Chaco Canyon in New Mexico remains vulnerable to destructive oil and gas drilling — which is why we're urging the Bureau of Land Management to protect the Greater Chaco area by preventing future fossil fuel leases.

Wind blows past coal and nuclear in energy output for first time

On March 29, 2022, America's wind power produced more energy than the nation’s nuclear and coal plants combined for the first time ever.

Report: Methane Gas Leaks

Gas leaks and pipeline incidents are common and put public health and safety at risk.

Report shows extensive lead contamination in Philadelphia public schools

Schools should safe places where kids go to learn, grow and play. But how can they be, when much of the drinking water is contaminated with lead? Read the report for more.

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News Release | Environment America

Updated statement: Congress passes historic climate investment

Legislation containing the country’s largest climate investment ever is now headed to President Joe Biden's desk after the U.S. House voted on Friday to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill had already cleared the Senate on Sunday. The Inflation Reduction Act includes roughly $369 billion in climate spending, designed to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and put the United States’ Paris Climate Accord goals within reach.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: With Gov. Baker’s signature on climate bill, Massachusetts heeds call for action

Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law Thursday that will reduce energy waste and help transition Massachusetts’ buildings and transportation system from fossil fuels to clean energy.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Senate vote heralds cleaner future, safer climate

WASHINGTON – Midway through a summer full of brutally hot weather, flash floods and worsening drought, the U.S. Senate passed the largest-ever package of climate and clean energy investments. The Inflation Reduction Act includes roughly $369 billion in climate spending, designed to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and put the United States’ Paris Climate Accord goals within reach. The U.S.

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Ten Ways Methane Gas Companies Are Misleading the Public

Methane gas is a fossil fuel that pollutes our air and poses risks to public health. But you wouldn’t know it from the way the gas industry portrays it.

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PennEnvironment Statement: Inflation Reduction Act could be a ‘game changer’ for climate and clean energy

PHILADELPHIA– Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia have reached a deal on a federal reconciliation bill that would represent the nation’s largest ever investment in clean energy and climate solutions. The Inflation Reduction Act includes nearly $370 billion in climate spending, designed to achieve a 40% emissions reduction by 2030. Already submitted to the Senate Parliamentarian, the bill could come up for a vote in the coming weeks.

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