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Semi trucks line up to receive containers as a ship is unloaded at a Port of Seattle terminal in Seattle, Washington. (Matthew Brashears / Getty Images)
From the Experts July 22, 2026

Click, Click, Pollute. Washington Started the E-Commerce Boom – Now It Can Fix its Pollution

Adopting e-commerce pollution controls in Washington is a commonsense solution.
In the News: Courthouse News Service July 2, 2026

Environmentalists sue to block massive rail yard in California desert

Yasmine Agelidis, Supervising Senior Attorney, California Office: “This massive rail facility will spew diesel fumes from the San Pedro Bay Ports to the High Desert of Barstow 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, adding to the dirty air that communities have been forced to breathe for decades.”
Clean and electric trucks sit on display at an event on new national clean air standards for heavy-duty trucks near the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters on December 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images)
From the Experts June 30, 2026

California Leaders Listen to Community Demanding Action to Clean up Deadly Diesel Pollution

California includes $135.5 million investment in state’s program to electrify trucks.
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)
From the Experts June 25, 2026

The Surface Transportation Bill: An Opportunity for a Clean Transportation Future

The BUILD America 250 Act fails to meet the moment.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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
An electric vehicle charges at an EVgo fast charging station in Detroit. (Paul Sancya / AP)
Press Release January 22, 2026

New Mexico Takes Action to Reduce Vehicle Pollution

New program will help New Mexico shift to cleaner and more affordable transportation fuels
ElectrifyNY Coalition at Oct 1, 2025 press conference in Red Hook Community Farms. (Michelle Stockwell/Earthjustice)
Press Release January 13, 2026

ElectrifyNY Coalition: NY Governor State of the State 2026

It is more important than ever for Governor Hochul to stand up and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers by accelerating the state’s shift to zero-emission vehicles and…
The Ironbound neighborhood of Newark is one of the most polluted ZIP codes in New Jersey, where residents face higher rates of asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. (Aristide Economopoulos for Earthjustice)
Press Release December 22, 2025

Newark, NJ, leaders Introduce Historic Ordinance to Protect Community Health and Climate

New measure would stop fossil fuel expansion and address major sources of air pollution
document December 16, 2025

Court Filing: Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program

Earthjustice, Sierra Club, Climate Solutions, and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) filed a new challenge to the Trump administration’s hold on $2.5 billion in federal funding through the Charging and…
NY Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris: "The Clean Deliveries Act I introduced with Assemblymember Mitaynes will address the proliferation of e-commerce warehouses and the impacts on the health of our communities, as well as make significant strides in our fight to combat climate change and make our communities safer and healthier." (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release December 12, 2025

Advocates Applaud News of Cleaner Air Thanks to Congestion Pricing

Clean Deliveries Act will build upon the program’s 22% reduction of toxic air pollution by tackling dirty diesel vehicles