Methane Gas Leaks
METHANE GAS (OFTEN KNOWN AS NATURAL GAS) has heated the homes of many Americans for over a century – and for over a century, it has been prone to leaks, putting communities and the environment in...
View ArticleShining Cities 2022
Solar power continues to expand rapidly. The United States now has 121.4 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, producing enough solar energy to power more than 23 million homes. Millions...
View ArticleLetter to Save Rooftop Solar from Environmental Groups
A coalition of 70 state and national environmental organizations call on Gov. Newsom and the California Public Utilities Commission to save rooftop solar.
View ArticleProgress Report: President Biden’s First Year
Following years of rollbacks, President Joe Biden began his term nearly a year ago amidst unprecedented environmental and public health challenges. Despite these obstacles, his administration has made...
View ArticleCharge Ahead California Budget Request 2022
California has some of the worst air quality in the nation. The top source of pollution comes from cars, trucks and buses and we need to invest in clean air to solve this. Here is the letter from our...
View ArticleHow bees make the holidays better
As family and friends gather this holiday season, it’s important to reflect on the many contributions bees make to hearty end-of-year feasts and thriving ecosystems. Bees face a number of challenges...
View ArticleRenewables on the Rise 2021
Clean energy is sweeping across America and is poised for more dramatic growth in the coming years. Wind turbines and solar panels made up a tiny fraction of our energy infrastructure 10 years ago....
View ArticleAn Electric Vehicle Toolkit for Local Governments
Local officials in cities and counties across the country are leading the way toward a cleaner transportation future.
View ArticleTrouble in the Air
Despite much progress in reducing levels of air pollution in the U.S., millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of pollution every year. Ozone and small particulate matter less than 2.5...
View ArticleRooftop Solar at Risk
Rooftop solar power is an essential tool for California to meet its ambitious climate and clean energy goals. California has become the nation’s solar energy leader by adopting policies that have...
View ArticleThe Environmental Case for Rooftop Solar Energy
California has long been a global leader in environmental protection. California’s pioneering actions to reduce air pollution, safeguard natural areas, and protect vulnerable species have set a high...
View ArticleBlocking Rooftop Solar
Rooftop solar power has changed California’s energy landscape, giving people the ability to transform their homes to be clean energy producers instead of dirty energy consumers. But instead of...
View ArticleWe Have the Power
It is time for America to move beyond fossil fuels. Coal, oil and gas are responsible for a rapidly warming planet, for hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S. each year from air pollution, and for...
View ArticleBlueprint for America
Americans agree: Our nation’s infrastructure needs work. This report provides the blueprint that should form the basis of an infrastructure plan that will make America stronger today and lay the...
View ArticleAccelerating the Transition to Electric School Buses
THE VAST MAJORITY of school buses in the United States run on diesel, a fossil fuel that has been shown to cause numerous health problems, including asthma, bronchitis, and cancer. Diesel exhaust is...
View ArticleEnvironment California Legislative Agenda for 2021
Here is Environment California's Legislative Agenda for the 2021 session.
View ArticleRenewables on the Rise 2020
Over the last decade, America has seen explosive growth among key technologies it will take to repower the country with clean, renewable energy. Read our new analysis to learn more.
View ArticleGetting to 100% by 2030
Environment California appreciates the opportunity to comment on the SB 100 Draft Results and the associated September 2 workshop. We appreciate the thorough collaboration among agencies and the effort...
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