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Press Release March 20, 2023

Dígale ‘No’ a los Combustibles Fósiles: Declaración de Earthjustice Sobre Informe del IPCC

La IPCC publica una “guía de supervivencia para la humanidad”

No NBK Pipeline Coalition members celebrate after ruling (Photo Credit: Andra Leimanis)
Press Release March 16, 2023

New York Public Service Commission Votes NO to National Grid’s Request For $70 Million of Public Money to Construct Liquefied Fracked Gas (LNG) Vaporizers

A victory for Brooklyn communities and climate justice; Public Service Commission decision denies National Grid’s proposal to build the unnecessary fracked gas vaporizers in North Brooklyn, following a three-year fight

From the Experts March 15, 2023

Why we should oppose these legislative power grabs by Florida’s big utilities

Utility lobbyists are pushing flawed bills, and Florida legislators should vote no

Press Release March 15, 2023

Earthjustice Statement: New York Senate and Assembly Release One-House Budget Resolutions

Legislature and Governor unified in support for major nation-leading climate initiative to electrify all new buildings; alignment needed on details and additional climate policies

A couple shops for appliances in a home goods store.
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Press Release March 15, 2023

Bay Area Passes First-in-the-Nation Regulation to Cut Air Pollution from Methane Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters in Homes

New rule ensures gradual transition to more efficient electric heat pumps, and is likely to set a trend in other regions

Press Release March 14, 2023

New York on Verge of Enacting First-in-the-Nation State Law Ending Gas in New Construction

Assembly joins senate and governor supporting ending gas in buildings; governor and assembly urged to agree to senate’s January 1st, 2025 timeline in a final deal

An electric hybrid heavy duty truck, used to move freight at the Port of Long Beach in California, is plugged in to charge. (Dennis Schroeder / NREL)
feature March 10, 2023

Advancing Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Environmental Justice Through the Inflation Reduction Act

Grants, rebates, loans, and tax credits for businesses, communities, school districts, and local and state governments to accelerate the transition to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021.
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Press Release March 9, 2023

Broad Coalition of Climate & Environmental Groups Respond to President Biden’s FY24 Budget

The groups also committed to continue defending the vital funding doled out by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and to fight for a clean energy future, while challenging the extremist politicians who are threatening to cut critical funding for environmental agencies and programs.

In the News: The Guardian March 7, 2023

Is hydrogen really a clean enough fuel to tackle the climate crisis?

Sara Gersen, Attorney, Clean Energy Program, Earthjustice: “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in actual zero-emission solutions, but could be a disaster if the federal government pours scarce resources into infrastructure and technologies that could make the climate crisis worse and cause further public health harms. Sowing confusion about hydrogen is a delay tactic,…

In the News: The Florida Times-Union March 7, 2023

Electric bill hike coming for Florida Power & Light customers in April

Jordan Luebkemann, Attorney, Florida Office, Earthjustice: “The alternate plan, which divides all storm costs across all FPL customers, leads to fairer and more reasonable rates for FPL customers and avoids charging over $10 a month to Panhandle customers alone.”

Edward Norton as Miles Born in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. (John Wilson / Netflix)
Article March 3, 2023

Glass Onion Nails It: Policymakers Need to Check Receipts on the Hydrogen Hype

Netflix’s juicy mystery veers close to reality when it comes to the pitfalls of hydrogen — which is no silver bullet for our climate crisis.

Press Release March 1, 2023

Opponents attempt to delay state progress in cutting pollution from building sector

Climate advocates and health experts plan to intervene to uphold Washington’s critical statewide building energy codes

Document February 28, 2023

Petition for Declaratory Judgment: Building Industry Association of Washington

Allies of the oil and gas industry filed a petition for declaratory judgment, seeking to reverse progress made by Washington’s new statewide building energy codes.

Press Release February 28, 2023

ElectrifyNY Supports NY Clean Cars Program: New Report Shows the Program Could Save Drivers $80 Billion, Avoid 400+ Hospital Visits

New York Electric Vehicle Sales Requirement will Improve Air Quality, Protect Public Health

Press Release February 24, 2023

Eugene Residents Challenge Ballot Title, Prepare to Defend Climate Policy

Three Eugene residents request changes to the ballot language on a referendum NW Natural is seeking to block electrification progress

Document February 24, 2023

Memo in Support of Eugene Electrification Ballot Title Challenge

Three Eugene residents, David De La Torre, Aya Cockram, and Timothy Morris, have filed to appeal the language that will appear on an upcoming ballot if NW Natural succeeds in gathering the required signatures to send a recently passed electrification ordinance to voters.

Document February 24, 2023

Eugene Electrification Ballot Title Challenge

Three Eugene residents, David De La Torre, Aya Cockram, and Timothy Morris, have filed to appeal the language that will appear on an upcoming ballot if NW Natural succeeds in gathering the required signatures to send a recently passed electrification ordinance to voters.

Press Release February 17, 2023

Consumer and Environmental Intervenors Join with Local Elected Official to Reject Deal To Raise Con Edison Bills, Invest in Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Advocates warn about energy affordability and climate implications; Call on PSC to protect energy affordability and enforce the climate law