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Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes: “New York State must step up and defend the right of New Yorkers to breathe clean air.” (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release June 4, 2026

ElectrifyNY Coalition: NYS Budget Raises Need for Clean Air Protections

The Clean Deliveries Act S.1180C/ A.3575C is a business-friendly, flexible program that reduces toxic air pollution and protects New York families
document June 4, 2026

Clean Deliveries Act: Fact Checking Industry Fearmongering

What is the Clean Deliveries Act? E-commerce giants are choking New York neighborhoods with truck traffic and pollution. These mega-warehouses operate 24/7, with thousands of diesel trucks pumping toxic emissions…
Earthjustice attorney Fernando Gaytan, Long Beach Mayor Rex Richarson, and Joe Sullivan of IBEW at a City of Long Beach conference unveiling its new EV garbage trucks in Long Beach, Calif. (Stella Kalinina for Earthjustice)
From the Experts May 27, 2026

In Long Beach, Trash Trucks Will Pick Up Garbage Without Polluting Our Air

The city’s first all-electric garbage trucks have hit the streets
Press Release May 13, 2026

From Big Rigs to E-Bikes, California Electric Fest Showcases Clean Transportation in the Golden State

Event by Earthjustice and CALSTART will bring electric trucks, vehicles, and advocates to the state capitol
A large warehouse located near residential neighborhoods in Elizabeth, New Jersey, just south of Newark. (Valentyn Semenov / Alamy)
Article May 7, 2026

Diesel Damage: How Warehouse Sprawl Is Sickening Two States

Next-day delivery has a cost. New Jersey and New York communities near rigs and warehouses are paying it.
Andy Romanoff. Executive Director of Alaska Heat Smart, looks at a heat pump being installed at a home in Juneau, Alaska. (Michael Penn for Earthjustice)
Press Release May 5, 2026

New York Coalition Urges Regulators to Modernize Electric Rates to Unlock Clean Heat Affordability

Coalition flags $170M in overpayments, says rate reform could save households ~$250-600 annually and speed heat pump adoption
Members of the SoCal Clean Manufacturing Coalition in front of industrial heat pumps at UCI Health – Irvine during a recent tour of the hospital. (Hannah Benet for Earthjustice)
From the Experts May 5, 2026

How Two Southern California Campuses Have Started the Second Industrial Revolution

Fossil fuels power industrial heating. California can transition to more efficient and cleaner equipment.
Heat pumps can warm and cool our spaces, heat our water, and dry clothes. (Lily Padula for Earthjustice)
Press Release April 28, 2026

New Report: New York Heat Pump Customers Overpay for Electricity Delivery Rates; Here’s How Utilities Can Fix the Discrepancy

Utilities overcharge heat pump customers $855 per year, on average, for electric delivery rates; Utilities must create fair rates for heat pump customers
video April 14, 2026

Attorney breaks down hidden cost of one-click shopping

The community of Bloomington, California banded together to stop construction of a massive new warehouse — and won.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by California Governor Gavin Newsom upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on January 24, 2025, to visit the region devastated by the Palisades and Eaton fires. (Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images)
From the Experts April 6, 2026

California Can Thread the Needle on Oil Prices, Heatwaves, and Trump Attacks this Year

Key legislative fixes can help buffer California from spiking diesel prices and upgrade to better options in their homes.
The shift to state-of-the-art appliances in homes, such as induction stoves, offers major clean air benefits, upgrades in energy efficiency, and climate protections. (Matt Roth for Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory March 26, 2026

Court Upholds Montgomery County’s All-Electric Building Code

Federal ruling affirms state authority to cut pollution, lower energy costs, and advance healthier buildings
document March 25, 2026

Ruling/Memo: Montgomery County, Md. Energy Policy and Conservation Act

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland rejected Washington Gas’s challenge to Montgomery County's Comprehensive Building Decarbonization Ordinance
New York’s warehouses are concentrated around urban areas, transit corridors and port regions but are also located in suburban and rural areas. (2025 Warehouse Boom / Environmental Defense Fund)
From the Experts March 10, 2026

Mega-Warehouses Can be Better Neighbors

In New York, mega-warehouses have clustered in communities already dealing with heavy air pollution. Smart policies can improve air quality.
Electric appliances give a more comfortable quality of life in homes, with induction stoves offering quicker and more precise cooking. (Maskot / Getty Images)
Press Release February 19, 2026

Assemblymember Berman Introduces Legislation to Electrify California Homes

The Home Energy Choice Act gives Californians the option to electrify their homes with money that would otherwise be spent on old gas service lines
Charging up an electric car in St. Petersburg, Fla. (CityofStPete / CC BY-ND 2.0)
Update February 18, 2026

Legal Win Forces Trump Administration to Unfreeze $5 Billion for EV Charging

Developing a network of EV charging stations is key to modernizing U.S. transportation and staying competitive with the rest of the world.
ElectrifyNY coalition press conference calling for clean air action in Red Hook Brooklyn. (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 11, 2026

ElectrifyNY Statement: NYS-Senate Passes the Clean Deliveries Act for the Third Year in a Row

As federal protections are rolled back, the NYS-Assembly must protect public health and clean air now
Shipping containers stand attached to trucks at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation's busiest container port, on September 18, 2018 in San Pedro, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)
Press Release February 10, 2026

California Assemblymember Garcia Introduces California Clean Skies Act, Giving California Leaders New Tools To Reduce Pollution

Bill affirms California’s authority to regulate pollution magnets
A driver charges his electric vehicle at a charging station in Redondo Beach, California. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory January 23, 2026

Judge Protects Billions for Reliable EV Charging, Cleaner Air, and Lower Driving Costs Across the Country

States and nonprofit groups win lawsuit protecting $5 billion federal EV charging program