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staff February 27, 2025

Bianca Majumder

Based in Washington, D.C., Bianca Majumder is a Senior Research & Policy Analyst for Earthjustice’s Right to Zero Campaign.

Press Release February 19, 2025

La Administración Trump Intenta Retirar la Aprobación Federal del Programa de Tarifa por Congestión en Nueva York. Earthjustice Responde

La comunidad empresarial lucha por mantener vigente el plan tras datos recientes que demuestran su éxito

Dror Ladin, Earthjustice Senior Attorney, speaks to press after the congestion pricing motion to dismiss hearing on Sept. 27, 2024.
Press Release February 19, 2025

Earthjustice Response: Trump Admin. Attempts to Pull Federal Approval of Congestion Pricing

Business community fighting to keep Congestion Pricing in place with the recent data demonstrating its success

document February 12, 2025

Brief in Motion to Intervene to Defend Southern California’s Landmark Rule to Advance Zero-Emissions Water Heaters & Boilers

People’s Collective for Environmental Justice, Sierra Club, and Industrious Labs move to intervene as defendants in Rinnai America Corp., et al., v. South Coast Air Quality Management District

A lithium bromide absorption heat pump, used to recover waste heat to produce hot water or steam for heating and industrial processes. (imantsu / Getty Images)
Press Release February 12, 2025

Environmental & Community Groups Defend Landmark Rule to Advance Zero-Emissions Water Heaters & Boilers

Gas industry lawsuit seeks to intimidate Southern California’s air regulator from pursuing vital rules to replace gas-powered equipment with zero-emissions technology

(Peter Arkle for Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory February 11, 2025

Long Beach City Council Votes to Electrify Its Garbage Trucks

Long Beach becomes the second city in California to electrify 100% of its garbage truck fleet

President Donald Trump holds a letter to the U.N. stating the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images)
Update January 24, 2025

La Administración Trump Abandona la Acción Climática, Pero La Crisis Continúa

Sin importar lo que nos depare, no dejaremos de luchar para eliminar gradualmente las emisiones que calientan el planeta, catalizar una transición energética limpia justa y equitativa, y proteger a las comunidades del desastre climático.

Press Release January 24, 2025

Environmental Organizations Act to Protect California Waiver for Clean Cars

California’s standards help clean the air we breathe and improve health outcomes for millions of Americans

In the News: NBC January 23, 2025

Trump’s executive orders might threaten growth of electric vehicles and wind power

Paul Cort, Director of Right to Zero, Earthjustice: “California’s regulations are not just about addressing climate change. These rules were created so that California, which struggles with pollution issues, could meet its air quality and smog standards. What’s their legal standing for saying California can’t clean up its cars?”

President Donald Trump holds a letter to the U.N. stating the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images)
Update January 21, 2025

The Trump Administration Abandons Climate Action, But Crisis Remains

President Trump tries to walk away from the climate crisis by exiting the Paris Agreement and undoing federal climate actions.

The outdoor unit of a heat pump system. (Dennis Schroeder / NREL)
Press Release January 16, 2025

Washington Regulators Adopt Measures that Move the State’s Largest Utility Toward Clean Energy, But More is Needed

More progress to transition off fossil fuels will be needed to meet Washington’s climate goals; Initiative 2066 cited as a major barrier

A Mack LR Electric garbage truck operated by the New York City Department of Sanitation. (Mack Trucks)
Press Release: Victory January 15, 2025

Long Beach Commits to 100% All-Electric Garbage Trucks

Long Beach becomes second city in California to make a bold commitment to electrify its garbage trucks

In the News: CalMatters January 14, 2025

California abandons diesel truck ban and 3 other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in

Paul Cort, Director of Right to Zero, Earthjustice: “To meet basic standards for healthy air, California has to shift to zero-emissions trucks and trains in the coming years. Diesel is one of the most dangerous kinds of air pollution for human health, and California’s diesel problem is big enough to cast its own shadow. We’ll…

MTA electric buses at the Jamaica Depot in New York City. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA)
Press Release January 14, 2025

As Congestion Pricing Kicks Off, MTA Announces Purchase of 265 New Zero-Emissions Buses

Thanks to funding from congestion pricing, New York will place its largest order of zero-emissions buses yet

Press Release January 13, 2025

A Robust Cap-and-Invest Program Can Help New Yorkers Save Money on Utility Bills, Raise Billions to Invest in Local Communities

Report finds capping emissions can fund billions in investments for local communities, help 46% of New York households upgrade to clean heat pumps by 2035, delivering up to $524 million in annual energy savings across the state

An outside unit to a heat pump system outside a home. (Michael Penn for Earthjustice)
From the Experts January 9, 2025

Pilot Project Encouraging Building Electrification Proves Popular in Washington State, Saving Customers Money While Helping Meet Climate Goals

Results from the pilot show strong customer interest in shifting away from fossils fuels toward electrification.

A tug boat pulls a large container ship at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California.
(Nicolo Sertorio / Getty Images)
Press Release January 8, 2025

EPA Approves Partial Waiver for the Commercial Harbor Craft Standard, Clearing the Air for Millions of Californians

New standard will clean up air in portside communities and drive new clean energy technology

A MTA electric bus charging at a station in New York City. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA)
Press Release January 8, 2025

ElectrifyNY Applauds Governor Hochul’s $100 Million Zero-Emission Transit Investment

This investment enables transit authorities to acquire clean buses and build charging infrastructure